Production Associate

2 Months ago • 1-2 Years • Animation • $42,900 PA - $58,900 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Production Associate supports artists and crew in pre-production and production of an unannounced Disney Junior series. Responsibilities include gathering and organizing artwork (models, props, designs), preparing files for shipment and upload to Insight, maintaining artwork files and standards, updating production art boards, taking meeting notes, ensuring line quality, obtaining director approvals, providing artist materials, communicating delays, suggesting pipeline improvements, and assisting with morale events. Additional duties involve creating/maintaining design lists and archival of artwork. The role demands strong organization, communication, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in software like Photoshop and Illustrator.
Must have:
  • Organize artwork & files
  • Maintain file standards
  • Meeting notes & communication
  • Quality control & approvals
  • Problem-solving & efficiency
  • Software proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator)
Good to have:
  • Final Draft 9.0
  • Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • ToonBoom Storyboard Pro
  • Microsoft Office Suite
Perks:
  • Bonus
  • Long-term incentives
  • Full medical, financial benefits

Job Details

Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, they are available to support the artists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production.

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.
  • Take notes at assigned meetings - conference calls (Zoom) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.
  • Pulling “same as” artwork
  • Quality control for line quality in digital artwork
  • Getting Director’s approval on artwork.
  • Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference.
  • Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately
  • Make 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
  • Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts
  • 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

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


The hiring range for this position in Burbank, California is $42,900.00 to $58,900.00 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.

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