Producer's Assistant- Ink

Netflix; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Retirement programs

Family-forming benefits

Paid leave of absence

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Inkubator seeks a Producer & Director’s Assistant to join our team in Los Angeles, US, helping create animated content via GenAI-native pipelines. You will be a production-focused bridge, coordinating workflows, artist communications, and tracking in an artist-led environment.

The role requires 4+ years in production coordination, knowledge of ShotGrid/FlowPT, strong organization, and ability to balance multiple projects across time zones. This is a fast-paced, collaborative position.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in production coordination or as a creative assistant within animation, film, or experimental media.
• Working knowledge of animation production workflows and asset tracking systems (e.g., ShotGrid or FlowPT) and Google Suite.
• Creative mindset with the ability to translate a director’s vision into organized production tasks.
• Independent worker with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and switch easily between tasks.
• Strong attention to detail at all times.
• Displays professionalism in communication with internal and external partners.
• Responsive and able to work flexibly across time zones.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.
• Strong judgment and ability to make decisions quickly or to gather necessary context for making decisions.
• Team player who operates in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work on short deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Architect and manage complex calendars for the leadership team, coordinating internal and external partnerships.
• Liaise on GenAI-native production strategy and how workstreams intersect with studio goals.
• Build relationships with cross-functional and external partners to support an experimental environment.
• Coordinate team offsites, on-sites, and reviews to drive momentum and alignment.
• Manage creative schedules and production calendars aligning with the project’s production plan and milestones.
• Facilitate creative reviews: set agendas, capture insights, and drive follow‑through on key decisions.
• Coordinate travel arrangements.
• Process expense reports promptly.

Skills

Production coordination

Creative collaboration

Time zone coordination

Communication

Tools

ShotGrid

FlowPT

Google Suite

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we partner with creators as they experiment with a range of cutting‑edge tools that bridge innovation with imaginative storytelling. Come join Inkubator to shape what’s next and explore the creative possibilities.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Producer & Director’s Assistant to join our team in creating animated content using experimental GenAI‑native production pipelines. This role is a strategic partner to creative leadership, focused on driving the creative momentum of feature‑quality content within Inkubator. The Assistant serves as a production‑focused bridge and creative partner, helping manage workflows, artist communications, and production tracking in an artist‑led environment. The ideal candidate is a tech‑forward collaborator who can balance production logistics with an understanding of storytelling and the Producer/Director’s vision, maintaining agility as our experimental production pipelines evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage complex calendars for the leadership team, ensuring seamless coordination across high‑priority internal and external partnerships.
• Serve as a liaison, understanding the GenAI‑native production strategy and how individual creative workstreams intersect with the studio's overall goals.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross‑functional partners and external tech/creative partners to support a frictionless experimental environment.
• Orchestrate logistics for team offsites, on‑sites, and reviews that drive creative momentum and team alignment.
• Manage creative schedules and production calendars to ensure alignment with the project’s overarching production plan and creative milestones.
• Facilitate creative reviews by setting agendas, ensuring the right stakeholders are present, capturing actionable insights, and facilitating rapid follow‑through on key decisions.
• Coordinating travel arrangements on a regular basis.
• Processing expense reports in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in production coordination or as a creative assistant within animation, film, or experimental media.
• Working knowledge of animation production workflows and asset tracking systems (e.g., ShotGrid or FlowPT) and Google Suite.
• Creative mindset with the ability to translate a director’s vision into organized production tasks.
• Independent worker with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and balance multiple projects and switch easily between tasks.
• Strong attention to detail at all times.
• Displays professionalism in communication with internal and external partners.
• Responsive and able to work flexibly across time zones.
• Ability to be discreet and maintain confidential information.
• Strong judgment and ability to make decisions quickly or to gather necessary context for making decisions.
• Team player who operates in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented setting.
• Able to stay calm under pressure and work on short deadlines.

This job is based in the US.

At INK, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $32,69- $40,38 an hour. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.

Inkubator benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family‑forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.