Production Manager - Disney Television Animation

Job Posting Title:

Production Manager - Disney Television Animation

Req ID:

10139482

Job Description:

About this Role and our Studio 

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.  

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. 

By submitting an application for this Production Manager job posting, you may be considered for any Production Manager positions that arise until the expiration date provided.  

Applications for this job posting will expire on May 31, 2026.  

The Production Manager oversees the series crew, working closely with the Line Producer and production team to ensure that all production goals and deadlines are met.  When issues/problems arise, the Production Manager will flag the Line Producer and bring forward suggestions on how to resolve the issues/problems.  When the Line Producer is out of the office, cover all applicable responsibilities.                             

What You Will Do

 

Leadership:

• Approve timecards for the crew and ensure that hours are allocated correctly and that overtime is approved and charged appropriately. 

• Oversee storyboard conforming and processing before, during, and after animatic editing 

• Oversee the Retake process and cover Retake sessions. This includes working with the Post Supervisor and/or Coordinator to ensure Mix dates and Final Playback sessions are on track to complete as scheduled. 

• Partner with the series leadership to manage the production schedule and assignments to crew members.  This includes, assigning artists work, setting artist deadlines, giving feedback when expectations are not met and elevating concerns to the Production Executive and/or Line Producer when unable to resolve issues. 

• As needed, research and purchase reference/research materials. 

 

Staffing:

• Prepare paperwork for freelance staff.  Identify single assignment needs with Line Producer and follow up to confirm that needs have been met.  Work closely with artists to ensure their assignment and delivery expectations are clear.  

• As needed, request artist deals and trigger payments 

• Additional