Assistant Production Manager- WB Animation

$45,760 - $54,600/Yr

Spectrum - Burbank, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Burbank, CA

Telecommunications

About the position

The Assistant Production Manager at Warner Bros. Animation plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily tracking and monitoring of artwork and approvals, ensuring that production flows smoothly. This position involves organizing pre-production artwork for shipping to overseas studios and coordinating with artists to meet production deadlines. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in the production process.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track artwork and approvals on a daily basis, reporting progress to the Production Manager/Associate Producer.
• Organize all pre-production artwork for shipping to overseas studios.
• Complete script and storyboard breakdowns for models, props, and background designs.
• Allocate design work to artists and follow through to completion.
• Set interdepartmental deadlines based on the established production schedule for artists and work closely with them to meet quotas.
• Monitor individual artist progress and flag potential schedule issues to the Production Manager.
• Coordinate and track the progress of assigned artwork, flagging potential problems and delays for the Production Team.
• Organize and maintain systems for monitoring production flow of assigned artwork, keeping all Shotgun data up to date and accurate.
• Supply color stylists with model packs and update those packs immediately when changes or additions are made.
• Coordinate the preparation of pre-production materials for shipping, tracking Director and Producer approvals.
• Prepare Shotgrid workbook for design and paint shipments.
• Responsible for asset linking, data input, and episodic and/or departmental data management.
• Upload all artwork to input into Shotgun database and ensure files are named properly for Shotgrid.
• Assist in storyboard and editorial turnovers, ensuring storyboard artists work with the correct technical parameters.
• Ensure all files are properly output to editorial and correctly versioned between all turnovers.
• Assist with retake notes and shot tracking through the post process as needed.
• Attend meetings as requested to take and distribute notes.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 0-2 years previous work experience in Animation production or equivalent production experience.
• Trade school degree or certification; Bachelor's degree in a related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Strong knowledge of Animation workflow processes.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Computer skills preferred: Photoshop, Toon Boom, Adobe Acrobat, Shotgrid.
• Ability to adapt to changing software applications.
• Effective communication skills with production team including Producers, Directors, and artists.
• Attention to detail and ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to organize, schedule, and delegate work effectively.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a positive attitude to encourage collaboration.
• Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid busy, deadline-driven production.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Shotgrid and Toon Boom software.
• Familiarity with animation production processes and terminology.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan