Director's Assistant
About The Position
Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us! Job Summary: We are seeking a Director's Assistant to support multiple filmmakers working on unannounced animated CG feature films. Reporting to the Director of Development Production, the Director's Assistant will manage the day-to-day needs of the Directors and Producers on these films in development and support their production needs on an as-needed basis.
Requirements
- 1+ years experience preferred as a Producer's Assistant, Production Assistant, internship experience in animation production, or related experience
- Organized, detail-oriented, ability to multitask, strong desire to learn, interested in people, and have excellent verbal, written, and e-social communication skills
- Comfort level working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment with the ability to manage time and balance priorities
- Experienced in Google Suite (preferred) and/or Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of CG animation processes preferred
- Knowledge of asset and shot tracking systems, preferably ShotGrid, a plus
- Familiarity of Photoshop, Adobe Suite, and Final Draft a plus
- Proactive, positive thinker with a willingness to offer assistance with any task large or small, to contribute to a well-functioning and motivated team
Responsibilities
- Maintain calendars for Directors and Producers in Development, scheduling and coordinating meetings at their request
- Coordinate travel as needed
- Create and process expense reports as needed
- Generate and distribute production documents and scripts as needed, including printouts or photocopies
- Assist with preparing conference rooms for creative reviews, organizing and gathering physical materials as needed
- Provide coverage of meetings by taking detailed notes, for the benefit of the Director/Producer.
- Elevate any concerns on the Producer or Director's well-being or scheduling to NAS Development Executives
- Ensure that Producer and Director have the materials needed to complete their work
- Collaborate with grace, humility, inclusion, and open-mindedness
- Other duties as assigned by the Producer and Director
Benefits
- NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
