Production Associate - Disney Television Animation

About This Role And Our Studio

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.

What You Will Do

• Gathering all artwork including character models, props and location designs for shipments to production facilities, including labelling, categorizing and creating final model packs for shipment.
• Organizing asset files, uploads models to Insight, preps files for Background Painters and Color Designer.
• Maintain all artwork files to be in standardized formats, including naming conventions.
• Update and maintain production art boards.
• Taking notes at assigned meetings - conference calls (Zoom) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.
• Pulling “same as” artwork
• Quality control for line quality in digital artwork
• Communicating with Director on artwork approvals
• Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference
• Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately
• Suggestions for streamlining and improving pipelines including ideas for re-use, workflow efficiencies, and flagging complexity issues
• Maintains a helpful attitude, while showing eagerness and curiosity
• Helps organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer / Associate Producer or Production Manager/Production Supervisor
• Performing all other applicable duties as assigned by Line Producer or Production Manager
• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed
• Assisting in the archival of artwork once a production is complete
• Assisting in prepping materials for awards submissions

Additional Duties As Assigned

Affirmative Action Statement: Disney is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected statuses. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Mac or PC proficient
• Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro
• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

This is a fully onsite role based in Glendale, CA. The hiring range for this position in California is $43,600 to $59,800 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.