Production Associate - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company • Glendale, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate supports Disney Television Animation production by organizing artwork and production materials, coordinating communication and approvals, and assisting with production workflows. The role gathers and prepares artwork for shipments to production facilities, organizes and uploads asset files, maintains standardized file formats and production art boards, and supports artists with reference and other materials. The associate also takes notes during assigned meetings and communicates delays to production leadership.

The role contributes to workflow improvements, helps organize morale events as directed, assists with design lists and archiving artwork after a production is complete, and performs other duties as assigned. This is a fully onsite position based in Glendale, California.

Requirements

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude and ability to be flexible.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and e-social skills and acumen.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Mac or PC.
• Familiarity with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, and ToonBoom Storyboard Pro.
• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Gather artwork, including character models, props, and location designs, for shipment to production facilities; label and categorize it and create final model packs.
• Organize asset files, upload models to Insight, and prepare files for Background Painters and Color Designers.
• Maintain artwork files in standardized formats, including consistent naming conventions.
• Update and maintain production art boards.
• Take notes at assigned meetings, including vendor conference calls on Zoom and animation launches.
• Pull “same as” artwork and perform quality control on line quality in digital artwork.
• Obtain the Director’s approval of artwork.
• Provide artists with necessary materials, including reference materials.
• Immediately communicate delays to the Production Manager or Supervisor.
• Suggest ways to streamline and improve pipelines, including re-use, workflow efficiencies, and flagging complexity issues.
• Maintain a helpful attitude and demonstrate eagerness and curiosity.
• Help organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer, Associate Producer, Production Manager, or Production Supervisor.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed.
• Assist with archiving artwork when a production is complete.
• Perform other applicable duties as assigned by the Line Producer or Production Manager, including additional duties as necessary or defined by individual contracts.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Financial benefits.
• Other benefits dependent on the level and position offered.
• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level