Animation Production Manager: Lead Crews & Deadlines

Disney Television Animation; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Television Animation in Glendale, CA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the series crew and ensure production goals and deadlines are met. You will work closely with the Line Producer and the production team to flag issues and propose solutions, covering responsibilities when the Line Producer is unavailable.

The role requires coordinating with artists, handling timecards, scheduling, and managing collaboration across departments including overseas shipping, revisions, and

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities; partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and mentor artists and production teams
• Oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to adapt and contribute to evolving production needs
• Positive attitude with flexibility and resilience
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards for the crew and ensure hours are allocated correctly and overtime is approved.
• Oversee storyboard conforming and processing before, during, and after animatic editing
• Oversee the Retake process and coordinate with Post Supervisor/Coordinator to keep dates on track
• Partner with series leadership to manage the production schedule and assign work to crew
• Research and purchase reference materials as needed
• Prepare paperwork for freelance staff and coordinate artist deals
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator on overseas animation shipping and material prep
• Track deals and payments with Line Producer and ensure no outstanding items
• Coordinate with IT and OPS to ensure staff have needed hardware and software

Skills

High_pressure environment

Leadership & mentorship

Multi-project management

Strategic thinking

Flexibility

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Insight

Ftrack

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Disney Television Animation in Glendale, CA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the series crew and ensure production goals and deadlines are met. You will work closely with the Line Producer and the production team to flag issues and propose solutions, covering responsibilities when the Line Producer is unavailable.

The role requires coordinating with artists, handling timecards, scheduling, and managing collaboration across departments including overseas shipping, revisions, and