Kylie Risson

• Developed and managed multimillion-dollar budgets and production schedules, overseeing all phases of animated projects from concept to delivery. Utilized industry-standard project management tools to streamline workflows and ensure timely, efficient, and high-quality outcomes.
• Secured government grants through successful applications to City of Melbourne and VicScreen.
• Prepared investment-ready materials and engaged M&A advisors to secure private equity funding in Melbourne. Fostered strong relationships with clients, investors, and key stakeholders to align objectives, and ensure project success. Collaborated with partners such as Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council to drive strategic planning and achieve financial goals.
• Assembled and led high-performing teams to implement risk mitigation strategies, ensuring efficient workflows, and timely delivery across all production phases.
• Implemented risk mitigation strategies to ensure efficient and timely production workflows.

• Contract work with leading studios, including Pancho, Jumbla, Unlisted, Dirty Puppet, and Princess Bento.
• Produced high-quality animation and VFX content across commercial, broadcast, and digital platforms, on both short- and long-form projects, consistently delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Managed daily production operations, along with end-to-end workflows, from concept development to post-production. Key responsibilities included optimizing team resourcing, tracking assets, and adjusting schedules to ensure efficient project delivery aligned with creative and technical briefs.
• Developed multimillion-dollar budgets and production schedules using industry-standard project management tools. Led high-performing creative teams and collaborated with local and international vendors to align visionary goals with production feasibility, optimize value, and maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Implemented robust quality control processes to uphold creative integrity and technical standards across all deliverables.
• Monitored emerging trends, tools, and technologies in animation and VFX to enhance production efficiency and innovation.

• Established and led a production company specializing in high-quality animation, VFX, and live-action content for commercial, broadcast, and digital platforms. Delivered short- and long-form projects from concept through post-production, consistently meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Oversaw daily operations, including resource allocation, asset tracking, and scheduling, while implementing strategic initiatives to optimize efficiency and support company growth.
• Recruited and developed a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, and aligning talent with project needs.
• Nurtured strong relationships with local and international vendors, negotiating contracts for optimal pricing and compliance. Acted as the primary client contact, ensuring clear communication, progress updates, and effective issue resolution.
• Implemented quality control processes to maintain high creative standards and stay current with industry trends, driving innovation and excellence across all deliverables.

Promoted to Company Director, driving strategic growth, operational efficiency, and high-value partnerships. Led organizational transformation, fostering innovation, and ensuring compliance excellence.

Proactively addressed industry challenges by leveraging client relationships and innovative marketing strategies to sustain growth during an economic downturn. Optimized production workflows, negotiated vendor deals, and led teams to enhance efficiency and value.

Managed end-to-end post-production, delivering high-quality results on time and within budget. Led teams, optimized workflows, and negotiated vendor contracts to support production and marketing goals.

Created data-driven reports and insights to support projects and strategic decisions. Designed methodologies, streamlined data management, and presented findings to guide production and program development.

Managed London head office operations; promoted to oversee UK offices, supporting 250 staff. Led compliance, safety, and efficiency across sites, driving improvements, and coordinating teams for seamless production support.