Animation Line Producer - 2D Feature

This is a Full Time Job

Summary

The Line Producer is the master strategist for production. The LP is responsible for facilitating the creative process while delivering the movie on time and within budget. The LP ensures that the schedule, budget and scope are in alignment with studio directives and initiatives. The Line Producer partners with the Director on their creative vision for the movie and creates a roadmap for the production to realize that vision.

Key responsibilities include, schedule, budget, operations, resource and staff planning and management, as well as crew communication. Working with show leadership, the LP helps ensure ever changing creative appetite stays in sync with budget & schedule realities. The Line Producer is accountable for delivery of high quality production images within budget and on schedule.

Primary Function
• Partner with the Director in creating the vision for the feature.
• Create budget and schedule productivity assumptions that are in line with the production's creative goals.
• Establish a culture and environment where the crew is empowered to do their best work.
• Partnering with creative leadership, offer complexity solutions that manage scope and maintain creative vision.
• Responsible for the master schedule, production strategy, and budget.
• Manage and mentor the PM and appropriate Heads of Department.
• Create priorities for the creative feed.
• Partner with the Animation Service Studio, communicating high level goals, milestones, and priorities.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel), Shotgun, and Google Suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present complex issues in a clear manner
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to work proactively and independently and manage multiple projects with competing priorities
• Outstanding leadership and team building experience

Additional Qualifications

• Preferred experience is a minimum of 5 years as a Production Manager within Feature Animation or equivalent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Weekly Hiring Salary Range: $2500.0 - 3200.0.

The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement