Associate Production Manager - Feature

2 Months ago • All levels • Animation • $80,600 PA - $93,600 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Production Manager (APM) supervises one or more front-end production departments (Story, Script, Editorial, Visual Development, Camera). Reporting to the Production Manager, the APM maintains department schedules and budgets, ensures deadlines are met, and fosters communication with the Production Manager, other departments, and vendors. Responsibilities include updating status reports, managing artist assignments and deliveries, ensuring director notes are implemented, and leading/mentoring department coordinators/PAs. A strong understanding of the animation pre-production pipeline and excellent communication skills are essential. The role demands efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Advanced skills in Excel, Shotgrid, Photoshop, Flix, Google Docs, and production tracking software are a plus.
Must have:
  • Experience as APM in feature film production (animation focus)
  • Solid knowledge of animation pre-production pipeline
  • Budget & schedule management skills
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written)
  • Efficient in high-energy, fast-paced environments
Good to have:
  • Advanced Excel, Shotgrid, Photoshop, Flix, Google Docs
  • Production tracking software experience
Perks:
  • Incentives
  • Comprehensive benefits

Job Details

SUMMARY:  

The Associate Production Manager (APM) supervises the management of one or more front end departments for production. Departments include Story, Script, Editorial, Visual Development, and Camera. An APM reports directly to the Production Manager and partners closely with the Department Leads that they support. 

 

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Culver City, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Maintain and supervise the department schedule and budget, making sure deadlines are met and milestones are achieved.
  • Maintain a clear and open dialogue with the Production Manager, other SPA/SPI departments, and outside vendors. Provide current information to other pre-production departments.
  • Update status reports, sequence lists, and tracking documents for the department.
  • Ensure accurate preparation for all meetings and reviews.
  • Take detailed notes and distribute them to appropriate parties.
  • Manage artist assignments and deliveries.
  • Ensure that artists receive, understand, and implement director notes.
  • Lead the coordinator or PA for the department (assigning tasks, morale building, mentoring) as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Experience working as an APM in a feature film production environment with an emphasis in animation.
  • Solid knowledge of the animation pre-production pipeline.
  • Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel, and performance management.
  • Possess excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Ability to work with all levels of staff and promote a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Proven track record of working efficiently in a high energy, fast paced, constantly evolving environment.
  • Advanced Excel, Shotgrid, Photoshop, Flix, Google docs, production tracking software a plus.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $1,550/week to $1,800/week. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

 

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The division is also behind the visually-groundbreaking and critically-acclaimed "The Mitchells vs. The Machines," the hit film series "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs," and "Hotel Transylvania," and the upcoming 2D adult comedy "Fixed" from visionary director Genndy Tartakovsky.


In 2023, the studio released its first two series - "Agent Elvis," an adult animated action comedy, and "Young Love," which expands on the story and characters introduced in the Oscar®-winning short film, “Hair Love.”


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