BRIDGE Communications Inc. is hiring: Manager of Animation at ESPN in Bristol

Manager of Animation Job at ESPN, Bristol, CT

The Manager, Animation helps lead the Animation/Animation FX team and their workflows. They are responsible for balancing creative and production priorities with efficiency, staff development, and ESPN Creative Studio strategic planning.

The Manager oversees in-person and remote staff, technology resources, schedules, and team performance. They have a comprehensive understanding of animation team software, hardware, workflows, along with knowledge of individual staff skillsets and development areas.

Responsibilities:

• Daily leadership, planning, monitoring, and support of all staff and assignments
• Daily assessment of workloads and priorities to keep projects running smoothly
• Easily pivot attention to where needed & readily open to diverse ideas and discussion
• Direct management, mentoring and coaching of supervisor and staff level personnel
• Develop and align team workflows and strategies with ESPN Creative Studio priorities
• Assess staff capabilities & proactively plan against known and anticipated project needs
• Foster a team environment that encourages innovation, creativity and skills growth
• Identify and drive resolutions to technical, operational, and organizational challenges
• Collaborate with IT partners to guide enhancements to team software and hardware
• Engage with ECS leaders and outside vendors to influence and align on workflows

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in animation, design, tv production

ESPN is an equal opportunities employer.