Assistant Production Manager- Animation

Company: Warner Bros. Entertainment Group
Location: Burbank
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

Company OverviewWarnerMedia is a leading media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium and popular content from a diverse array of talented storytellers and journalists to global audiences through its consumer brands including: HBO, HBO Max, Warner Bros., TNT, TBS, truTV, CNN, DC Entertainment, New Line, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies and others.Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.Business Unit OverviewWarner Bros. Animation (WBA) is one of the leading producers of animation in the entertainment industry, with an innovative and talent-rich roster boasting some of the most accomplished writers, producers and artists working today. The studio is on the cutting edge of animation technology, and has both CG and traditionally animated projects in current production and development for multiple platforms - including TV, digital and home entertainment - both domestically and internationally.Opportunity OverviewThe JobWarner Bros Animation Inc. seeks an Assistant Production Manager for the WBA Main Production department. Position will be responsible for monitoring and tracking artwork and approvals on a daily basis, and reports progress to Production Manager/Associate Producer. Organizes all pre-production artwork for shipping to overseas studios.The Daily

• Completes script and storyboard breakdowns for models, props and background designs. Allocates design work to artists and follows through to completion. Assigns appropriate due dates based on established production schedule.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of assigned artwork and flags potential problems and delays for the Production Team. Organizes and maintains systems for monitoring production flow of assigned artwork: sets up files, keeps a log of start/complete dates of assignments, labels materials, etc.
• Color models - responsible for supplying color stylists with model packs and updating those packs immediately when changes or additions are made.
• Coordinates the preparation of pre-production materials for shipping: tracks Director and Producer and approvals.
• Scans all artwork and uploads assets into Shotgun.
• Prepares a status report weekly for the pre-production meetings.
• Labels and adds copyright, scene number and description to all color Backgrounds.
• Assists in file delivery to and from story teams and editorial. Conforms boards as necessary in preparation for shipping.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.The Essentials
  • Trade school degree or certification; Bachelor's degree in related field; or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-4 years previous work experience in Animation production or equivalent production experience.
  • Strong knowledge of Animation workflow processes.
  • Computer skills required: Microsoft Word, Excel, FileMaker Pro.
  • Computer skills preferred: Photoshop, Toon Boom, Adobe Acrobat.
  • Must have ability to adapt to changing software applications.
  • Must have the ability to communicate effectively and tactfully with production team including Producers, Directors and artists via written and verbally.
  • Must have the ability to organize, schedule, and delegate work effectively.
  • Must be pro-active and be an effective problem solver.
  • Must have ability to lead with a positive attitude and encourage collaboration.
  • Ability to manage time and balance priorities amid the pressures of busy, deadline-driven production.This is not a posting for an open role but rather to proactively identify candidates for future openings. If you wish to join our talent network, please submit your resume to this posting. A recruiter will contact you to discuss your qualifications and interest in WarnerMedia if qualified.Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.Warner Media, LLC and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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