Operations Manager for Anime Production Studio

About the Role

We are hiring an Operations Manager to help build the operational foundation of an Australia-based, artist-led creative company expanding into its own anime animation studio. You will lead hiring, manage team operations, improve systems, and help turn creative ideas into structured execution. This role supports design, marketing, product creation, e-commerce, and studio operations to ensure creative projects are executed with clarity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the initial hiring phase, including recruiting and onboarding 10+ team members.
• Build a clear operational plan to prepare anime projects for public release.
• Oversee day-to-day operations across design, marketing, product creation, e-commerce, and studio work.
• Manage, organize, and support team members across multiple functions.
• Improve systems, workflows, and execution as the business grows.
• Track projects, assign tasks, and manage workflows in Notion, Miro, or similar tools.
• Identify bottlenecks quickly and create practical solutions.
• Support growth across creative, e-commerce, marketing, and studio operations.
• Turn creative ideas into organized plans, timelines, tasks, and deliverables.
• Maintain clear communication and accountability across a remote team.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience hiring talent and managing teams.
• Solid background in social media, marketing, or e-commerce operations.
• Comfortable managing people, deadlines, and shifting priorities.
• Strong communication, ownership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, consistent, and able to work independently in a remote environment.
• Available at least 5 days per week, with 6 or 7 days preferred.
• Nice-to-Haves: Design experience (art, graphic, jewelry), interest in anime/manga/animation, experience working with e-commerce brands, experience scaling creative or product-based businesses, familiarity with Notion, Miro, or similar tools.

Benefits

• Fully remote work.
• Pay raises and bonuses for strong performance.
• Australia-based company with PH-friendly hours; no graveyard shifts.
• Long-term role with full-time potential.
• Work with a growing e-commerce brand in an anime-inspired industry and help build studio operations and hiring processes.

Additional Information

• Apply today if this role fits your experience and strengths.
• Please write the word "seesaw" in your response to the first screening question on the application page.