Job Description

Job Summary:

The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, the y are available to support the a rtists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production. 

What You Will Do

Organization

• Gathering all artwork including character models, props and location designs for shipments to production facilities, including labelling, categorizing and creating final model packs for shipment.

• Organiz ing asset files, uploads model s to Insight, preps files for Background P ainters and Color Designer .

• Maintain all artwork files to be in standardized formats, including naming conventions. 

• Update and maintain production art boards.

• Take notes at assigned meetings - conference calls ( Zoom ) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.

• Pulling “same as” artwork

• Quality control for line quality in digital artwork

Communication

• Getting Director’s approval on artwork .

• Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference .

• Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately

Support

• Make suggestions for streamlining and improving pipelines including ideas for re-use, workflow efficiencies , and flagging complexity issues.

• Maintains a helpful attitude, while showing eagerness and curiosity.

• Helps organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer / Associate Producer or Production Manager/Production Supervisor .

• Performing all other applicable duties as assigned by Line Producer or Production Manager

• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed.

• Assisting in the archival of artwork once a production is complete

• Assisting in prepping materials for awards submissions

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ToonBoom Storyboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight; Ftrack or other Production tracking tools

• Excellent organizational skills, strong written & verbal communication skills

• Additional duties as necessary

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible 

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Mac or PC proficient

• Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location : Glendale, CA 

The hiring range for this position in California is $43,600 to $59,800 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Tags

Work experience placement, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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