Director - Unannounced Disney Junior Series (Disney Television Animation)

Job ID 10105642 Location Glendale, California, United States Business Disney Branded Television Date posted Nov. 08, 2024

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Job Summary:

About the Role & Team

Disney Television Animation is looking for a Director to join our Unannounced Disney Junior Series! This is a key leadership role that partners with the Executive Producer, Line Producer, Production and Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of a show, while working within the schedule and budget for the series. In this role, you will navigate frequently changing schedules and tight deadlines, while collaborating with and leading a diverse team of Storyboard Artists.

What You Will Do

Attend hand-out meetings for assigned episodes and come prepared with any questions, suggestions, concerns keeping in mind complexity, schedule and deadlines.
Follow up with Storyboard Artists after the hand-out to ensure that they are clear on the direction and what is expected of them. Continually check in with the SB artists to ensure they are on the right track.
Communicate creative issues that may impact the schedule and/or budget in order to work out solutions in a timely manner.
Provide constant and timely feedback to the artists working on your team. Work with the EP and LP on feedback for the Editor and Production Management (Coordinator/Production Associate) that you are teamed up with.
Work with the Editor on creating the Animatic then with the EP and Editor on finalizing for various stages of production – Board-o-matic, Animatic, Final Lock for Shipping.
Review all materials prior to shipment to our animation partner studio, ensuring that the creative vision and goals of the episode are clear. Work with the Timing Director, Continuity Coordinator and Production Coordinator to ensure the episode is complete and ready for shipment.

Additional Duties
Depending on the needs of production, a Director may also:

Participate in the Post process which would include, but is not limited to: reviewing Take 1 footage, calling Retakes, doing draw-overs, and any other creative input necessary.
Participate in music spotting, sound effects spotting, mixing and any other post-production sessions that may apply.
Participate in the Casting and Music discussions for the project.
Attend recording sessions for their episodes.
Visit the animation partner studio with the EP and/or LP to ensure production is progressing.

Required Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience in Story or Animation departments
Knowledge of CG Animation, Traditional Animation, Visual Effects, and/or Video Game production.
Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro, Photoshop, or other applicable storyboarding software
Proven cross-functional collaboration skills. including prior experience partnering with Creatives and Executives, collaborating with peers, and managing and mentoring artists
Ability to oversee multiple projects and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
Ability to align with style and sensibility of show
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to travel outside of the country

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Television Animation pipelines
Experience working on a CG series for a preschool audience

Education
The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of training and/or experience.

The pay rate for this role in California is $2,593.48 to $3,372.00 per week, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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About Disney Branded Television:

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

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