Assistant Director - Unannounced Kids & Family 2D Project (Disney Television Animation)
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About the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Director to partner with the Executive Producer, Directors, Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of an Unannounced Kids & Family 2D project!
The Assistant Director works closely with the series Directors and the artists on the series to support the Storyboarding, Animatic and Shipping process. As part of the series Creative Leadership, it is expected that the Assistant Director have the ability to manage a team, deal with frequently changing schedules, and tight deadlines. This role requires collaboration and partnership with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.
What You Will Do
Supervise a team of Storyboard Artists and/or Revisionists in partnership with the episode Director
Storyboard and/or execute Revisions as needed
Cover series Director responsibilities when the Director is unavailable or out of the office
Attend Hand-Out meetings for assigned episodes and come prepared with any questions, suggestions, concerns keeping in mind creative goals, complexity, schedule and deadlines
Follow up with the episode Director and SB artist(s) after the hand-out to ensure that the team is clear on the direction and what is expected of them; Consistently check in with the SB artists to ensure they are on the right track
Approve Storyboard Artwork when delegated by the Director
Communicate creative issues that may impact the schedule and/or budget to the Director and LP in order to work out solutions in a timely manner
Work with the Director and Editor on creating the Animatic, then with the EP and Editor on finalizing for various stages of production – Board-o-matic, Animatic, Final Lock for Shipping
Review and correct materials prior to shipment to the vendor studio: Work with the Timing Director, Continuity Coordinator and Production to ensure the episode is complete and has been given final approval by the Director prior to shipment.
Partner with Director to ensure that Executive, Legal and S&P notes are addressed throughout the production process
Conform Storyboards as needed
Required Skills and Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Story or Animation departments
Knowledge of Traditional Animation, CG Animation, Visual Effects and/or Video game production
Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, Photoshop or other applicable storyboarding software
Strong leadership qualities with proven experience partnering with Creatives and Executives, collaborating with peers, and managing and mentoring artists
Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Ability to Storyboard and, when applicable, do Sheet Timing
Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to travel outside of the country
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience working on a 2D Kids & Family animated series or movie
Education
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of experience and/or training.
The pay rate for this role in California is $60.33 to $69.38 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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