What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate - Disney Television Animation position at Disney Branded Television?
The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, they are available to support the artists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production.
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.
Salary : $43,600 - $59,800
