The Walt Disney Company · 14 hours ago
Director, Animation Production (20th Television)
Burbank, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$139K/yr - $187K/yr
5+ years expThe Walt Disney Company is a leading entertainment company, and they are seeking a Director of Animation Production for 20th Television. The Director will oversee various animation projects, ensuring production quality, budget adherence, and effective collaboration with creative teams and executives.
Amusement Park and ArcadeAnimationConsumer GoodsDigital MediaE-CommerceMedia and EntertainmentMulti-level MarketingPerforming ArtsResorts
Responsibilities
Review budgets and schedules for series produced at third-party production studios
Act as liaison with outside studio leadership to ensure shows are produced at the highest quality possible within the constraints of the budget and schedule
Act as production liaison between outside studio and 20th Animation teams
Supervise all aspects of his/her respective projects including, but not limited to: Scheduling, Budgeting, Staffing
Oversee Producers and Line Producers on current productions; manage and assess schedules and reports – identify challenges, analyze risks, and work with the appropriate team to resolve issues, streamline processes, and foster innovation
Work closely with show producers, line producers, and key department heads to ensure that shows are produced at the highest quality possible within the constraints of the budget and schedule
Partner with the shows’ Producers to prepare scenarios that address production issues and present those scenarios to studio leadership. Involve other departments in evaluating issues and finding the optimal solution for the production
Prepare a project for active production by building the initial production schedule, budget, and staffing plan. Take a leading role in helping to build a production plan
Act as a liaison between the production team and the studio
Partner with production finance to create and refine budgets
Coordinate with the BA/Legal team to ensure proper contracts are in place for the project. Be aware of talent contracts, studio contracts, and external vendor contracts that will impact the specific projects within this position’s overview. Provide relevant project information to the BA team as they negotiate contracts for the projects
Work with various 20th teams – Development, Current, Marketing, Media Relations, Casting, Music, Post Production, Finance, Business Affairs, Labor Relations, Legal, IT, HR, etc
Stay on top of key industry trends and identify opportunities
Think critically and analytically. Must have a high aptitude for strategic planning and tactical execution on a multitude of simultaneous projects
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5+ years of production management experience in 2D Animation scripted television at an animation studio or animation production company required
Experience on a Primetime Animated production is a plus
Extensive experience and knowledge of 2D animation pre-production, production and post-production methods
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills which will enable him/her to interact with a range of personalities and styles and establish effective relationships at all levels of the organization; have a problem-solving approach; be highly self-motivated, well-organized and have a strong work ethic
Wide industry knowledge of talent, process and various pipelines
An experimental, risk-taking mind-set: Must be open to thinking outside of traditional animation workflows
Experience project managing creative teams in a high-pressure environment
This role requires employees to be onsite four days a week. Applicants need to live within a reasonable commuting distance from Burbank, CA
Bachelor's degree or significant work experience in the field
Preferred
People leadership experience with direct reporting
Ability to effectively multitask at a high level and adapt to shifting priorities
Experience in a large dynamic studio
A passion for Animation
Benefits
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
Company
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company started as a cartoon studio and evolves into sports coverage and television shows.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$11BKey Investors
Citibank
2020-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2020-03-20Post Ipo Debt· $6B
1978-01-06IPO
Leadership Team
Robert Iger
CEO
Christine M. McCarthy
Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-01-20
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