DreamWorks Animation · 10 hours ago
Director, Production
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NEW YORK
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. The Production Director is responsible for overseeing production systems, staff, and workflows while managing the business operations of production, serving as the senior authority for production strategy and delivery.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the production team, including staffing, resource allocation, performance development, and day-to-day operations
Own and optimize production systems, workflows, and processes to ensure efficiency, scalability, and consistency across projects
Oversee the business side of production, including project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and financial accountability
Manage and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners, negotiating scopes, rates as needed
Ensure all production timelines, deadlines, and deliverables are met, including final file delivery to publications, platforms, and internal or external vendors
Serve as a senior production resource and subject-matter expert, proactively advising creative teams on best practices, feasibility, and innovative production solutions
Collaborate closely with the Account/Strategy team, Art Directors, Comms, and cross-functional partners to align production strategies with creative vision and business goals
Proactively communicate production insights, risks, and opportunities to leadership, helping guide departmental planning and decision-making
Stay current on industry trends, tools, and technologies, sharing knowledge to continuously elevate production quality and capabilities across the department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
8+ years of experience in production, with demonstrated leadership at a senior or director level
Proven experience managing production teams, workflows, and operational systems in a fast-paced creative environment
Exceptional expertise working with external vendors, production partners, and freelancers, including rate negotiation
Expertise in production budgeting and forecasting, with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget
Deep understanding of multi-platform production processes and file delivery requirements
Ability to serve as a strategic production advisor, translating creative vision into practical, innovative and executable solutions
Preferred
Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead, influence and collaborate across creative and business teams
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate risks, identify opportunities and proactively guide the team toward effective solutions
Proven leadership presence with experience communication production strategy and insights to senior stakeholders
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance
401(k)
Paid leave
Tuition reimbursement
A variety of other discounts and perks
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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