Production Associate - Disney Television Animation Job at The Walt Disney Compan

What You Will Do

Organization

• Gathering all artwork including character models, props and location designs for shipments to production facilities, including labelling, categorizing and creating final model packs for shipment.
• Organizing asset files, uploads models to Insight, preps files for Background Painters and Color Designer.
• Maintain all artwork files to be in standardized formats, including naming conventions.
• Update and maintain production art boards.
• Take notes at assigned meetings - conference calls (Zoom) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.
• Pulling “same as” artwork
• Quality control for line quality in digital artwork

Communication

• Getting Director’s approval on artwork.
• Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference.
• Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately

Support

• Make suggestions for streamlining and improving pipelines including ideas for re-use, workflow efficiencies, and flagging complexity issues.
• Maintains a helpful attitude, while showing eagerness and curiosity.
• Helps organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer / Associate Producer or Production Manager/Production Supervisor.
• Performing all other applicable duties as assigned by Line Producer or Production Manager
• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed.
• Assisting in the archival of artwork once a production is complete
• Assisting in prepping materials for awards submissions

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ToonBoom Storyboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight; Ftrack or other Production tracking tools
• Excellent organizational skills, strong written & verbal communication skills
• Additional duties as necessary

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Mac or PC proficient
• Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro
• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

Glendale, CA

The hiring range for this position in California is $43,600 to $59,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.