Animation Production Coordinator (Temporary)

pocket.watch; Culver City (CA); Remoto; USD 34.000 - 41.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Pocket.watch is seeking an enthusiastic Animation Production Coordinator to join our remote creative team. You will organize assets for animators, create schedules, track expenses, and support both traditional and AI-driven workflows.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of experience on animated projects (2D/CG/AI) and is proficient with Adobe Creative Suite. This is a hands-on role with opportunities to influence production processes and budgets.

Competenze

• 1-2 years of experience as assistant or coordinator on animated projects.
• Experience with GenAI Image tools such as Nano Banana and GenAI Video tools such as Seedance and Kling is ideal.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects).

Mansioni

• Collaborate with artists, directors and producers to create visuals from concept to render.
• Assign and track shot assignments across multiple shows.
• Track and process budget expenditures and ensure timely delivery under budget.
• Serve as primary communication focal for cast and crew, managing needs and availability.
• Compile, distribute, and track production documents.
• Source materials and develop preliminary budgets.
• Utilize AI workflows to find production efficiencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Deadline-driven

Independent work

Strumenti

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Premiere Pro

After Effects

GenAI tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Location: Remote

Reporting to: VP, Animation and Creative Technology
$25-$30 per hour (based on experience)

We invite YOU to be YOU

Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid's landscape. Come play with us.

Pocket.watch is currently seeking an enthusiastic, versatile, and detail-oriented Animation Production Coordinator to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is adept at organizing assets for animators, creating schedules, tracking expenses, and has a basic knowledge of both traditional and AI-driven animation workflows. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render.
• Assign and track shot assignments across multiple shows.
• Track and process budget expenditures, ensuring all videos are completed on time and under budget
• Primary point of communication for cast and crew, managing and tracking their needs and availability.
• Compile, distribute, and track production documents.
• Source materials and create preliminary budgets
• Use AI and agentic workflows to find production efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge and Experience

• 1-2 years of experience as assistant or coordinator on animated projects, either 2D, CG, or AI.
• Experience with GenAI Image tools such as Nano Banana and GenAI Video tools such as Seedance and Kling is ideal.
• Experience using Adobe Suite, specifically Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects.

Skills

• Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and composition.
• Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals.
• Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
• Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.

Work environment

• Work is remote and can be done in the environment of the employee’s choosing.
• Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position.
• Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time.
• Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc.

Direct applicants only, please.

PocketWatch, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.