Production Manager - Disney Television Animation

The Walt Disney Company; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Disney Television Animation (DTVA), a unit of The Walt Disney Company, is seeking a Production Manager in Glendale, CA to lead the series crew and ensure production goals are met. This onsite role requires coordination with Line Producer, staff management, and adherence to policies.

You will partner with leadership to manage production schedules, oversee staffing and payments, and coordinate overseas animation shipping, while maintaining proper archives and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists and production teams.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability.
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Approve timecards for the crew and ensure that hours are allocated correctly and that overtime is approved and charged appropriately.
• Oversee storyboard conforming and processing before, during, and after animatic editing.
• Oversee the Retake process and cover Retake sessions. This includes working with the Post Supervisor and/or Coordinator to ensure Mix dates and Final Playback sessions are on track to complete as scheduled.
• Partner with the series leadership to manage the production schedule and assignments to crew members.
• As needed, research and purchase reference/research materials.
• Prepare paperwork for freelance staff. Identify single assignment needs with Line Producer and follow up to confirm that needs have been met.
• As needed, request artist deals and trigger payments.
• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.
• Work with Production Coordinator to manage script processing in preparation for casting, auditions, and records.
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator to prepare all materials necessary for overseas animation shipping, including breaking down scripts, entering all artwork into "Insight" database, preparing lead sheets, x-sheets, storyboards, animatics, audio elements, etc.
• Work closely with Department Assistants to schedule necessary meetings. Keep a close eye on the calendar to ensure that all required meetings are accounted for and that if there are conflicts they are resolved or brought to the Line Producer to resolve.
• Work with Line Producer to regularly track deals & payments to ensure no payments or deals are outstanding.
• Partner with IT and OPS to ensure that the artists and production staff have all hardware, software and office/cube tools needed.
• As required, regular contact with Vendor Studio. Work closely with Vendor Studio to ensure that both studios are on track and clear on expectations for the week. Flag any delays from WDTVA to Vendor as well as any issues brought to WDTVA from the Vendor. Ensure that new requests from the Vendor are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.
• If there is a request from the team, the Production Manager will facilitate getting it through to the appropriate departments and follow up their behalf as needed.
• Provide any requested materials to other divisions and partners, per WDTVA guidelines.
• Ensure that all show elements and production material is archived as per WDTVA and studio policy. Perform all other applicable duties as assigned by WDTVA Leadership and per WDTVA policies and procedures.
• Track S&P and Legal notes.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team mentorship

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

Adobe Photoshop

Insight

Ftrack

Job description

Job ID 10164702 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Television Animation Date posted Nov. 09, 2026

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

Bysubmittingan applicationfor this Production Manager job posting, you may be considered for any Production Manager positions that arise until the expiration date provided.

Applications for this job posting will expire on April 30, 2026.

The Production Manager oversees the series crew, working closely with the Line Producer and production team to ensure that all production goals and deadlines are met. When issues/problems arise, the Production Manager will flag the Line Producer and bring forward suggestions on how to resolve the issues/problems. When the Line Producer is out of the office, cover all applicable responsibilities.

What You Will Do

Leadership

• Approve timecards for the crew and ensure that hours are allocated correctly and that overtime is approved and charged appropriately.
• Oversee storyboard conforming and processing before, during, and after animatic editing.
• Oversee the Retake process and cover Retake sessions. This includes working with the Post Supervisor and/or Coordinator to ensure Mix dates and Final Playback sessions are on track to complete as scheduled.
• Partner with the series leadership to manage the production schedule and assignments to crew members. This includes assigning artist's work, setting artist deadlines, giving feedback when expectations are not met and elevating concerns to the Production Executive and/or Line Producer when unable to resolve issues.
• As needed, research and purchase reference/research materials.

Staffing

• Prepare paperwork for freelance staff. Identify single assignment needs with Line Producer and follow up to confirm that needs have been met. Work closely with artists to ensure their assignment and delivery expectations are clear.
• As needed, request artist deals and trigger payments.
• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts.
• Work with Production Coordinator to manage script processing in preparation for casting, auditions, and records.
• Collaborate with Production Coordinator to prepare all materials necessary for overseas animation shipping, including breaking down scripts, entering all artwork into "Insight" database, preparing lead sheets, x-sheets, storyboards, animatics, audio elements, etc.
• Work closely with Department Assistants to schedule necessary meetings. Keep a close eye on the calendar to ensure that all required meetings are accounted for and that if there are conflicts they are resolved or brought to the Line Producer to resolve.
• Work with Line Producer to regularly track deals & payments to ensure no payments or deals are outstanding.
• Partner with IT and OPS to ensure that the artists and production staff have all hardware, software and office/cube tools needed.

Communication

• As required, regular contact with Vendor Studio. Work closely with Vendor Studio to ensure that both studios are on track and clear on expectations for the week. Flag any delays from WDTVA to Vendor as well as any issues brought to WDTVA from the Vendor. Ensure that new requests from the Vendor are reviewed and responded to in a timely manner.
• If there is a request from the team, the Production Manager will facilitate getting it through to the appropriate departments and follow up their behalf as needed.

Business Awareness

• Provide any requested materials to other divisions and partners, per WDTVA guidelines.
• Ensure that all show elements and production material is archived as per WDTVA and studio policy. Perform all other applicable duties as assigned by WDTVA Leadership and per WDTVA policies and procedures.
• Track S&P and Legal notes.

Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a high‑pressure, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists and production teams.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strategic thinker with the ability.
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ToonBoomStoryboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight; Ftrack or other Production tracking tools.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience.

Job Location

• This is a fully onsite role based in Glendale, CA.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Compensation Details for Pay Transparency The hiring range for this position in California is $78,700 to $108,100 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Television Animation.

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