MANJIT JHITA
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
A Production professional with over 12 years experience as a producer and development director, managing teams up to 60 -100. Experienced with cross-department dependencies; partnering with department leads and stakeholders. Extensively experienced with project development and team management on multi-million dollar franchises.
Before transitioning to a full-time Production role, the work was primarily focused on the creative aspects of the development process.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Director/ Producer
THE QUANTUM STOREY COMPANY XR
Hollywood
01.2018 - Current
- Implemented and supervised the production timeline schedule for internal and external production of art, animation and Unity developers submissions for reviews and feedback loops with high profile clients
- Established an effective studio workflow by coordinating cross-functional teams and setting clear expectations for all stakeholders.
- Implemented cost-saving measures without compromising quality or creativity, resulting in improved profitability for the studio.
- Increased studio efficiency by streamlining project management processes and optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed strong client relationships through transparent communication and consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
- Managed successful projects from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction with on-time delivery and exceptional results.
Director: Animation Performance
WHITEMOON DREAMS STUDIOS
South Pasadena
06.2017 - 01.2018
- Supervised production communications between designers / art teams and developers understand project goals
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability.
- Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
Development Director Art & Animation
MZ (MACHINEZONE)
Palo Alto & San Diego
09.2014 - 05.2017
- Supervised planned delivery roadmaps with Project Managers regarding Art dependencies for Design & Engineering milestones
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
- Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
CONSULTANT PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR
Lake Forest
Lake Forest
02.2013 - 08.2014
- Produce and Direct short form content
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Delivered outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
Cinematics Production
SONY ENTERTAINMENT/ SUPERBOT ENTERTAINMENT
Los Angeles
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Successfully Supervised all cinematic story telling sequences / virtual stage performances within budget and ahead of schedule
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed and motivated team to be productive and engaged in work.
Producer/ Virtual Production
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION VENDOR BASED AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
Hollywood
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Facilitated multiple projects simultaneously: Primary point of contact for clients and production executives on next gen video game captures and highly confidential movie productions
Cinematics Director
ACTIVISION
Los Angeles
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Managed the pipeline from vendor to developer and Directed the cinematic sequences produced by vendors
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering vendors to voice their ideas.
- Managed daily operations while overseeing Cinematic productios
Cinematics Performance Capture Director
BLINDSQUIRREL GAMES
Irvine
11.2010 - 01.2011
- Produced and directed virtual stage performance for in-game and cinematic sequences
Animation Consultant
WHITEMOON DREAMS
South Pasadena
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Led a small team of animators in creating character animations
- Accomplished animation development tasks within established timeframes.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Head of Animation Department & Cinematic Director
SHINY ENTERTAINMENT: FOUNDATION 9
Irvine
01.1998 - 11.2009
- Administration, budget planning, allocation of department funds and creative decisions across multiple simultaneous projects
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
Education
Higher National Diploma in Design Communications; Specializing in Producing, Directing, Animationand Live action Video -
UCS: University Campus Suffolk
Ipswich, UK07.1987
Skills
- Production &Team Management
- Producer/ Development Director
- People management
- Team career development
- Contract and budget negotiations
- Production Software: Shotgrid, Perforce, Jira, Office
- Maya, Motionbuilder , Unity, Unreal
- Waterfall and Agile methodologies
- Creative vision
- Deadline Management
- Digital Media
- Production Oversight
Affiliations
Voting Member, BAFTA
Development Director
Successful builder of world class teams implementing the right processes and pipelines to deliver exceptional products
Director
Supervision of teams creating cinematics and animation/ performance capture.
Major Franchise Experience
- The Matrix
- GI Joe
- The Golden Compass
- Skylanders: Spyro’s Adventure
- Transformers NBC Universal
- Hotel Transylvania
- My Little Pony
- Who Framed Roger Rabbit?
Other Work Experience
- Psygnosis Ltd, Director /Art Coordinator
- Clockwork Games, Performance Director
- Manga Studios/ entertainment, Assistant Director / Senior Animator
- Argonaut Software, Team Lead: primarily prototyping B-Render technology
- Rocket Productions, Production Manager AT&T promotional film
- The Big Pig Animation Studio, Animator. Commercials
- The Film Garage: Animator, Animator. Commercials
- Animedia, Animator. Animated TV series
- Hollywood Road Films, Key Animator: Freddie as Fro7 (Feature Film)
- TVCLondon, Key Animator: Father Christmas (Feature Film), Render Artist/In-Between Animator: When the Wind Blows (Film)
- Digital Pictures,3D Animator: CG: TV commercials and title sequences
- Moo Movies, Key Animator: TV commercials
- Walt Disney Feature Animation, In-Between Animator: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (Film)
Production
Experienced producer/ manager of internal and external production personnel, creative art services, Developers and people management.
Timeline
Studio Director/ Producer
THE QUANTUM STOREY COMPANY XR
01.2018 - Current
Director: Animation Performance
WHITEMOON DREAMS STUDIOS
06.2017 - 01.2018
Development Director Art & Animation
MZ (MACHINEZONE)
09.2014 - 05.2017
CONSULTANT PRODUCER AND DIRECTOR
Lake Forest
02.2013 - 08.2014
Cinematics Production
SONY ENTERTAINMENT/ SUPERBOT ENTERTAINMENT
01.2012 - 01.2013
Producer/ Virtual Production
VIRTUAL PRODUCTION VENDOR BASED AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS
05.2011 - 01.2012
Cinematics Director
ACTIVISION
01.2011 - 05.2011
Cinematics Performance Capture Director
BLINDSQUIRREL GAMES
11.2010 - 01.2011
Animation Consultant
WHITEMOON DREAMS
11.2009 - 01.2011
Head of Animation Department & Cinematic Director
SHINY ENTERTAINMENT: FOUNDATION 9
01.1998 - 11.2009
Higher National Diploma in Design Communications; Specializing in Producing, Directing, Animationand Live action Video -
UCS: University Campus Suffolk