Production Associate - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, the y are available to support the a rtists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Organiz ing asset files, uploads model s to Insight, preps files for Background P ainters 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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees