Assistant Production Manager

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Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Your New Role...

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.

Your Role Accountabilities...

• Completes script and storyboard breakdowns for models, props, and background designs.  Allocates design work to artists and follows through to completion. Sets interdepartmental deadlines based on established production schedule for artists and works closely with them to meet quotas. 

• Monitors individual artist progress and flags potential schedule issues up to PM.

• 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. Keeps all Shotgun data up to date and accurate.

• 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.

• Preps Shotgun workbook for design and paint shipments.  Responsible for asset linking, data input, and episodic and /or departmental data management.

• Uploads all artwork to input into Shotgun database.  Works with artists to ensure that files are named properly for Shotgun.

• Assists in storyboard and editorial turnovers.  Makes sure storyboard artists are working with the correct technical parameters.  Renames Storyboard Pro files correctly for output.  Ensures all files are properly output to editorial, and that files are correctly versioned between all turnovers.

• Assist with retaking notes and shot tracking through the post process as needed.

• May assist in maintaining script and record schedules, as required by productions. Prep any corresponding materials as needed.

• Attends meetings as requested to take a distribute notes.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience...

Work Experience

• 0-2 years previous work experience in Animation production or equivalent production experience.

• Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification Trade school degree or certification; bachelor’s degree in related field; or equivalent work experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Strong knowledge of Animation workflow processes.

• Computer skills required:  Microsoft Word, Excel

• Computer skills preferred:  Photoshop, Toon Boom, Adobe Acrobat, Shotgun

Preferred…

• 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 pay close attention to details.

• Must understand oral and written instruction.

• 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.

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