Production Associate - Disney Television Animation at The Walt Disney Company

Glendale, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Animation, Entertainment, TelevisionIndustries

Requirements

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
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
Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
Mac or PC proficient (preferred)
Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro (preferred)
Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint (preferred)

Responsibilities

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
Getting Director’s approval on artwork
Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference
Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately
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
Work on a project through the completion of pre-production
Support the artists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Microsoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookToonBoom Storyboard ProAdobe PhotoshopInsightFtrZoomasset managementfile organizationquality control

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Production Associate position?

The hiring range for this position in California is $43,600 to $59,800 per year, with base pay varying based on internal equity, geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Where is this job located?

The job is located in Glendale, CA.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Required technical skills include proficient computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ToonBoom Storyboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight; and Ftrack or other production tracking tools. Excellent organizational skills and strong written & verbal communication skills are also required.

What qualifications are needed for this position?

A Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience is required, along with the ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment, a positive attitude with flexibility, and excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills.

What makes a strong candidate for this Production Associate role?

Strong candidates demonstrate a helpful attitude with eagerness and curiosity, proficiency in preferred tools like Final Draft, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro, and Microsoft Office suite, plus Mac or PC proficiency.