VP Physical Production Features Animation

Sony Pictures Animation (SPA) is a pre-production Animation studio that focuses on innovative Storytelling and Design. SPA is an ever-evolving organization and requires a commitment to change and innovation. This position is responsible for the supervision of some of the features in production at Sony Pictures Animation. This position will serve as the primary liaison between producers, production management and multiple operations groups to ensure efficient and effective production. Reports to the President.

VP Physical Production oversees all aspects of production and post-production operations. Monitors and directs all production activity from prep through wrap, ensuring staff maintains project schedules, budgets and creative expectations. Develops and documents workflows, facility standards and production strategies.

Responsibilities

• Conceive production schedules/plans/budgets with Producers and production management on Feature streaming and theatrical release
• Oversee special project productions such as shorts and custom animation
• Supervise Pre-Production Schedule and budgets on projects in development
• Supervise production reporting
• Work with President and related SPA executives and filmmakers on issues including reporting structures, data organization, and standard operating procedures for the studio
• Expedite changes in production schedules
• Maintain staffing schedule and collaborate with Recruitment to ensure Production needs are met
• Responsible for hiring, training and maintaining Production staff
• Ensure Production staffing is adequate and on budget
• Advise, design and implement policy and procedures for SPA Productions
• Work with SPI software development team on any SPA tools in development

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of 15+ years experience budgeting, scheduling and supporting animated feature films through production
• Prior experience and background working directly with creative teams on animated productions from early development through delivery
• Experience managing projects with external partner studios
• Experience managing or working in a corporate Studio, including fiscal planning, facilities management, business affairs, HR, contracts, etc.
• Strong working knowledge of production software
• Must be able to multitask and work effectively under changing priorities and daily time constraints

The anticipated base salary for this position is $172,454 to $224,190. This role may also qualify for annual incentive 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.