Assistant Director - Unannounced Kids & Family 2D Project (Disney Television Animation)
Postuler maintenant Postuler ultérieurement Job ID 10117018 Emplacement Glendale, Californie, États-Unis Entreprise Disney Branded Television Date de publication 11/04/2025Résumé du poste:
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.
Sur Disney Branded Television:
Sur The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, ainsi que ses filiales et sociétés affiliées, forme l’une des principales entreprises internationales diversifiées de divertissement familial et de médias. Elle comprend trois secteurs d'activités essentiels : Disney Entertainment, ESPN et Disney Experiences. Depuis ses modestes débuts en tant que studio de dessins animés dans les années 1920 jusqu’à son statut de référence actuel dans le secteur du divertissement, Disney poursuit fièrement sa tradition de création d’histoires et d’expériences exceptionnelles pour tous les membres de la famille. Les histoires, les personnages et les expériences de Disney touchent les consommateurs et les visiteurs du monde entier. À travers nos activités présentes dans plus de 40 pays, nos employés et cast members collaborent pour créer des expériences de divertissement appréciées à la fois au niveau universel et local.
Le poste est rattaché à Walt Disney Pictures , qui fait partie d’une entreprise que nous appelons Disney Branded Television.
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