Assistant Director - Disney Television Animaton

The Walt Disney Company•Glendale, CA

1d•$75 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across Brazil. DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. By submitting an application for this Assistant Director job posting, you may be considered for any Assistant Director positions that arise until the expiration date provided. Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of experience in Story or Animation departments
Knowledge of Traditional Animation, CG Animation, Visual Effects and/or Video game production
Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, Photoshop or other applicable storyboarding software
Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists
Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Ability to Storyboard and, when applicable, do Sheet Timing
Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
Ability to travel outside of the country

Responsibilities

Supervise the SB Artists and/or Revisionists in partnership with the episode Director
Storyboard and/or execute Revisions as needed - The Assistant Director should be a seasoned Storyboard Artist that is capable of executing on high complexity episodes, as requested by the Director or EP
Cover series Director responsibilities when the Director is unavailable or out of the office
Attend Hand-Out meetings for assigned episodes and come prepared with any questions, suggestions, concerns keeping in mind creative goals, complexity, schedule and deadlines
Follow up with the episode Director and SB artist(s) after the hand-out to ensure that the team is clear on the direction and what is expected of them; Consistently check in with the SB artists to ensure they are on the right track
Approve Storyboard Artwork when delegated by the Director
Communicate creative issues that may impact the schedule and/or budget to the Director and LP in order to work out solutions in a timely manner
Work with the Director and Editor on creating the Animatic then with the EP and Editor on finalizing for various stages of production – Board-o-matic, Animatic, Final Lock for Shipping
Review and correct materials prior to shipment to the overseas studio: Work with the Timing Director, Continuity Coordinator and Production to ensure the episode is complete and has been given final approval by the Director prior to shipment
Partner with Director to ensure that Executive, Legal and S&P notes are addressed throughout the production process
Conform Storyboards as needed