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Production Supervisor - Lighting & FX

Connecticut, United States (On-site)

Production Supervisor - Lighting & FX

5 Months ago • All levels • Animation • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Production Supervisor for Lighting & FX, overseeing set design, equipment, and crew. Must have experience in film/TV production, strong leadership, and technical skills.

Must have:

Lighting & FX
Production Experience
Leadership Skills
Technical Expertise

Good to have:

Budget Management
Crew Supervision
Problem Solving
Communication Skills

Perks:

Industry Exposure
Creative Environment

Skydance Animation is looking for an experienced Production Supervisor to manage and schedule both the day-to-day needs and long-term goals of a department as it transitions into Production. They report to show Production Managers and Producers. The ideal candidate is a proactive and positive team-player with the ability to multi-task amongst shifting priorities; they are an experienced leader who can motivate a team within a constantly changing environment.

Responsibilities

Strategically partner and iterate with Producers and Production Managers on overall scheduling and allocated labor weeks for designated departments; ideally including creation and maintenance of schedules
Proactively forecast weekly quotas, department milestones, inventory changes; understand how day-to-day shifts may affect labor weeks, scheduling, overtime
Collaborate with department head to cast assignments, establish deadlines, monitor artist progress and workload
Coordinate timely availability of resources and team; proactively flag inventory issues and communicate status of work and assignments to Production Manager
Routine check-ins with artists and production staff, delivering reviews and feedback as necessary
Support department leads in review sessions; responsible for accurate notes and communication of action items or changes to the necessary departments, artists, etc.
Maintain continuous awareness of upstream and downstream departments statuses and needs
Establish and maintain show-based asset database with accurate notes, statuses, and other relevant department information; ingest and monitor progress from production partners, as applicable
Regularly sync with colleagues on the West Coast and in Madrid; confirm cross-site delivery schedules, communicate relevant feedback, and strategize deadlines
Work in collaboration with Madrid Production to update department reports, document workflows, project scenarios, and communicate progress upward to Production Managers and Producers
Partner with Talent Development for team planning and staffing; artist and production team feedback
Manage logistical activities for department; establish agendas and help drive reviews and presentations
Support and mentor Production Coordinators and Production Assistants, finding opportunities for growth and development
Review and approve weekly time sheets for artists and production team
Maintain crew moral by fostering a creative and inclusive working environment, supporting team interpersonal communication, and discussing real-time feedback; under the direction and guidance of production and/or studio leadership as necessary

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in production for animation; strong working knowledge of Lighting and FX needs
Previous experience Supervising on an animated feature, preferred
Extensive experience using ShotGrid or comparable tracking software
Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Strong managerial expertise leading a team within a professional, fast-paced environment
Exceptionally strong attention to detail, organizational and follow-through skills
Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities while maintaining proactive communication across teams and departments
Proactivity in anticipating, identifying, and ultimately solving issues
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to interface with all levels of staff and management effectively and efficiently through strong written and verbal communication

The annual range for this exempt position in Los Angeles, CA is $72,500- $98,000/year. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

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About The Company

SKYDANCE

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About Skydance Media

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, and interactive platforms. Its feature films include Mission: Impossible - Fallout, Annihilation, LIFE, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, Star Trek Beyond, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, Terminator Genisys, World War Z, Star Trek Into Darkness, G.I. Joe: Retaliation, Jack Reacher, Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, and True Grit. Skydance’s upcoming film releases include Top Gun: Maverick, Gemini Man, The Old Guard, 6 Underground and the nwe untitled Terminator film. In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance Television launched in 2013. Its current slate includes Emmy-nominated Grace and Frankie on Netflix, Altered Carbon on Netflix, Jack Ryan on Amazon, and Condor on AT&T Audience Network. Skydance Interactive launched in 2016 to create and publish original and IP-based virtual reality experiences and video games. Skydance Interactive recently debuted its first original title – Archangel, a story-driven VR shooter.

About Skydance Interactive

Skydance Interactive creates and publishes original and IP-based virtual reality games. The division of Skydance Media was launched in 2016 through the acquisition of The Workshop Entertainment. Skydance Interactive’s first VR offering is Archangel, launched on July 18th 2017. Skydance Interactive in 2017 partnered with Skybound Entertainment to develop a number of original virtual reality video games based on the expansive world of The Walking Dead universe. The Walking Dead VR game will be the inaugural co-developed title from both companies. The studio is located in Marina del Rey, CA.

About Animation

In 2017, Skydance formed an animation division to develop and produce a slate of high-end feature films and television series in partnership with Spain’s Ilion Animation Studios. Skydance’s first three animated features are Luck, Split (working title), and Powerless (working title). Luck, directed by Alessandro Carloni (Kung Fu Panda 3) and written by Jonathan Aibel & Glenn Berger, is a comedy that pulls back the curtain on the millennia-old battle between the organizations of good luck and bad luck that secretly affects our daily lives. Split, directed by Vicky Jenson (Shrek) and written by Linda Woolverton, tells the story of Elian, a teenager who comes of age using her magical powers to defend her family when the opposing forces of light and darkness threaten to divide her kingdom. Nathan Greno (Tangled) is set to direct Powerless. The studio is located in Los Angeles, CA.