Associate Producer
Pixar
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Associate Producer (Feature Film)
As the Producer's second-in-command, the Associate Producer partners with the Producer, Director, Supervising Technical Director, Production Manager, Department Supervisors, and Department Managers to effectively lead all aspects of the computer animation feature film production.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Long - term strategic production planning and reporting:
• Design and execute big - picture plan for the feature film production, including pre - and post - production
• Work with Producer to map out production schedules and strategically position major creative and technical landmarks
• Assume the role and responsibilities of the Producer in his/her/their absence
• Partner with Production Manager to supervise production sch edule/quotas
• W ith Producer, Production Manager and Technical Supervisor, design film's production organization chart, global production pipeline, and department structure
• Analyze production performance and strategically problem - solve to trouble - shoot inven tory flow issues
• Collaborate with leadership of other studio films to continuously streamline and improve production process
• Plan for screenings and drive getting footage approved; plan and update footage chart
• Coordinate with Post Production - timing, dubbi ng, previews, etc.
B udget and finance supervision:
• Oversee and actively manage film budget and resources, including staff start/wrap dates
• On a daily/weekly basis, supervise spending, strategize allocation of budget resources, and cost out impact of any changes and/or staffing delays with the Production Accountant
• Prepare and present quarterly budget updates and production summaries to CFO and Executive Team
Personnel (technical and artistic staff) and production resource management:
• Provide leader ship and mentorship, encourage a shared vision, and be a touchstone for the crew
• Serve as key Human Resources point person for the show: champion ongoing performance feedback and performance review process, actively address personnel and staffing issues, a nd help to problem - solve and resolve challenges and differences
• Proactively review and assess production and staffing needs; mitigate risks, communicate shifts in production priorities and show decisions
• Plan for and handle all crew transitions, taking on any budget and resource issues that arise
• Lead the show's hiring and staffing process, spearhead recruiting pushes, and be responsible for related administrative details such as offer letters and deal memos
• Coordinate with Department Heads and leadership on other productions to acquire needed staff and facilitate their moves between projects
• Provide mentorship and motivation to team leads and managers: assist them in supervising artists and balancing workload within department, and guide them through challe nging stages of production, ups and downs, etc.
• Manage equipment (machines/hardware/software) and office space resources
Support of the creative process:
• Attend Director creative review and approval sessions and provide leadership as needed
• Handle produ ction dialogue recording sessions, and work with voice talent as requested by Producer
• As necessary, attend and facilitate music scoring sessions and sound mix
• Suggest production solutions that will allow for needed creative changes to be made
• Support the film as needed through the seasons of publicity, marketing and distribution
• Collaborate closely with producers of feature film's special projects (promotional materials, trailers, DVD extras, title sequences, etc.) as well as studio - wide departments ( Tools, Information Systems, Human Resources, Facilities, and Film)
Q UALIFICATIONS :
• Minimum 5 years production management experience in animation film production or equivalent
• Familiarity with all aspects of production, including budget & schedule management, personnel and performance management
• Shown ability to stay objective and exercise sound judgment in complex situations
• Demonstrated ability to support and encourage artists in all subject areas
PREFERRED SKILLS :
• Exceptional organizational, project manag ement, negotiation, partnering and team - building skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to use positive tone and demeanor to diffuse disagreements, provide solutions, and cultivate a fun and productive working env ironment
• Proven ability to maintain composure and focus in a demanding, fast - paced work environment
• Thoughtful and diplomatic; successful in dealing with sensitive and confidential material
• Ability to pull together and focus a diverse team of artists
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word and Excel, MS Project or equivalent, and FileMaker Pro platforms; database experience useful