Episodic Director - CG Series

Sony Pictures Animation•Los Angeles, CA

13h

About The Position

The Episodic Director - Series will support the Supervising Director and manage a team of Storyboard Artists and Designers for their respective episodes. Effective communication and strong attention to detail are required as they multitask in a highly creative and client driven environment. The ideal candidate is expected to balance managing all the various aspects of pre-production, while successfully maintaining the highest quality of technical and creative storytelling possible. This position is covered by The Animation Guild. Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience, preferably in CG TV animation.
Prior directorial experience essential, ideally in a series
Proven skills in storyboarding, animation camera composition, storytelling and animation timing required
Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Art or related field strongly preferred
Strong organizational and leadership skills coupled with trusted communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff and management

Responsibilities

Partner with the Supervising Director and participate in all creative aspects and phases of the production to achieve the overall completion of an Episodic TV show
Manage Storyboard Artists and Revisionists during storyboard and animatic process (i.e. handouts, check-ins, deliveries, revisions)
Communicate with Supervising Director and Production Staff in regards to staying on target with schedule; identify and suggest efficiencies when necessary
Direct respective episodes as efficiently and economically as possible and in accordance with the Showrunner and Supervising Director's vision
Innovate efficient ways to tell a story through storyboards and animatics using the latest technology available
Break down a script into sequences and plan out shots using action maps and other available tools
Collaborate with Editorial using their knowledge of timing and animation to assemble and create an animatic for supervisor approval
Ensure that each episode is completed on time and with the approval of the Supervising Director
Prepare for and lead storyboard handouts by communicating storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish to the Storyboard team
Participate in storyboard reviews and provide clear notes for revisions
Evaluate the continuity and quality of all storyboards and punch up the storyboards and/or animatics as needed
Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
Mentor and support the Storyboard team and cultivate positive team morale