Director - Unannounced 2D Project

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • $134,859 PA - $175,344 PA
2D Art

Job Description

Disney Television Animation is seeking a Director for an unannounced 2D project. This leadership role involves partnering with the Executive Producer, Line Producer, and Production/Creative Executives to realize the creative vision of a show within schedule and budget constraints. The Director will manage a team of Storyboard Artists, providing feedback and ensuring they are on track. Key responsibilities include attending hand-out meetings, communicating creative issues, collaborating with editors on animatics, and reviewing materials before shipment to animation partners. Additional duties may involve post-production processes, casting, music discussions, and attending recording sessions.
Good To Have:
  • Experience with Television Animation pipelines
Must Have:
  • 5+ years of experience in Story or Animation
  • Knowledge of animation production types
  • Proficiency with storyboarding software
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills

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Job Posting Title:

Director - Unannounced 2D Project (Disney Television Animation)

Req ID:

10125423

Job Description:

About the Role & Team
Disney Television Animation is looking for a Director to join our team! This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of a show, while working within the schedule and budget for the series. In this role, you will navigate frequently changing schedules and tight deadlines, while collaborating with and leading a diverse team of Storyboard Artists.

What You Will Do

  • Attend hand-out meetings for assigned episodes and come prepared with any questions, suggestions, concerns keeping in mind complexity, schedule and deadlines.

  • Follow up with Storyboard Artists after the hand-out to ensure that they are clear on the direction and what is expected of them. Continually check in with the SB artists to ensure they are on the right track.

  • Communicate creative issues that may impact the schedule and/or budget in order to work out solutions in a timely manner.

  • Provide constant and timely feedback to the artists working on your team. Work with the EP and LP on feedback for the Editor and Production Management (Coordinator/Production Associate) that you are teamed up with.

  • Work with the 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 all materials prior to shipment to our animation partner studio, ensuring that the creative vision and goals of the episode are clear. Work with the Timing Director, Continuity Coordinator and Production Coordinator to ensure the episode is complete and ready for shipment.

Additional Duties
Depending on the needs of production, a Director may also be requested to:

  • Participate in the Post process which would include, but not limited to: reviewing Take 1 footage, calling Retakes, doing draw-overs, and any other creative input necessary.

  • Participate in music spotting, sound effects spotting, mixing and any other Post production sessions that may apply.

  • Participate in the Casting and Music discussions for the project.

  • Attend recording sessions for their episodes.

  • Visit the animation partner studio with the EP and/or LP to ensure production is progressing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in Story or Animation departments

  • Knowledge of CG Animation, Traditional 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

  • Proven cross-functional collaboration skills. including prior 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 align with style and sensibility of show

  • Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills

  • Ability to travel outside of the country

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Television Animation pipelines

Education
The ideal candidate has a Bachelors degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

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