Sony Pictures Animation · 12 hours ago
Associate Production Manager - Feature
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$1,550/wk - $1,800/wkSony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. The Associate Production Manager (APM) supervises the management of one or more front end departments for production, ensuring that deadlines are met and milestones are achieved while maintaining clear communication with the Production Manager and other departments.
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Responsibilities
Maintain and supervise the department schedule and budget, making sure deadlines are met and milestones are achieved
Maintain a clear and open dialogue with the Production Manager, other SPA/SPI departments, and outside vendors. Provide current information to other pre-production departments
Update status reports, sequence lists, and tracking documents for the department
Ensure accurate preparation for all meetings and reviews
Take detailed notes and distribute them to appropriate parties
Manage artist assignments and deliveries
Ensure that artists receive, understand, and implement director notes
Lead the coordinator or PA for the department (assigning tasks, morale building, mentoring) as needed
Qualification
Required
Experience working as an APM in a feature film production environment with an emphasis in animation
Solid knowledge of the animation pre-production pipeline
Familiarity with all aspects of production management, including budget & schedule management, personnel, and performance management
Possess excellent organization, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to work with all levels of staff and promote a collaborative and productive work environment
Proven track record of working efficiently in a high energy, fast paced, constantly evolving environment
Preferred
Advanced Excel, Shotgrid, Photoshop, Flix, Google docs, production tracking software a plus
Benefits
Incentives
Comprehensive benefits
Company
Sony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation engages in the development and production of computer-generated features for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
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Head of Layout
Patrick O'Keefe
Production Designer
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