Production Manager
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, CAThis was removed by the employer on 12/2/2014 12:02:00 PM PST
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Production Manager
Walt Disney Animation Studios has been combining the best in artistry and storytelling with cutting-edge technology to bring wonderful new characters and adventures to the big screen for audiences around the world. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Production Manager to join our studio located in Burbank, CA.
The Production Manager is responsible for managing the day-to-day production and crew. Working closely with the Producer and Associate Producer, the Production Manager oversees the department schedules and deliverables to ensure the efficient completion of production.
Along with the AP, the Production Manager has the unique position of overseeing the entire production schedule and being able to balance and prioritize needs across all departments, with the timely and efficient delivery of the film being the ultimate goal.
The Production Manager is a highly influential part of the production team and of the studio. As the part of a film's leadership team, the production manager sets the culture of the production, as well as the culture of the studio. As such, the PM is responsible for projecting leadership, stability, and competence to the crew at large.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee day-to-day/week-to-week production progress and have a clear picture of the completion of the film at all times
• Ensure milestones and quotas are met and provide course-correction to the schedule as needed
• As departments start up, establish best practices and consistency for optimal operation for the duration of the show
• Prepare and distribute weekly production status reports as per WDAS procedures
• Manage the daily calendar of the Directors, in partnership with the Producer
• Provide daily updates to the AP, Producer, VFX Supervisor and Finance Lead as needed
• Ensure communication among department leaders via weekly production meetings and any other meetings deemed necessary
• Track and manage the complexity of the film along with the Associate Producer and VFX Supervisor
• Ensure that all production data and metrics are tracked via the Shotgun database and can be easily summarized on a daily basis in order to flag problem areas
• Trouble-shoot wherever necessary to ensure timely delivery of sequences; determine, with the AP, when sequence-based schedules will be modified to meet efficiency or inventory demands
• Oversee production management staff, delegating duties, reinforcing consistency and ensuring follow-through
• Mentor the production management staff as well as the department heads, increasing their leadership skills, production knowledge and collaboration
• With the AP and VFX Supervisor, develop and maintain crew morale
• Deliver feedback to direct reports, ensuring excellence is fostered and acknowledged; participate in and support the feedback process for all crew members
• Work with the AP, HR and Artist Management on all employee relations issues elevated to the PM
• Work with department managers and leads to determine show-specific training needs and implement a plan
• Insure that all production materials are properly recorded and tracked
• Manage day-to-day staff planning issues, such as overtime and vacation requests
Requirements:
• 4 years minimum industry experience
• Bachelor's degree in film / TV production or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
• Strong organization skills
• Must have the ability to prioritize tasks at hand, assisting on all phases production
• Extensive experience in mentorship and guidance of production management staff
• Capable of broad strategic thinking across all CG departments as well as departmental focus
• Successful partnerships with Artistic Leadership
• Clear understanding of the principles of animation production
• Demonstrated success engaging in problem-solving techniques
• Strong communication skills
The Walt Disney Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.