The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, they are available to support the artists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Gathering all artwork including character models, props and location designs for shipments to production facilities, including labelling, categorizing and creating final model packs for shipment.

• Organizes asset files, uploads models to Insight, preps files for Background Painters and Color Designer.

• Maintain all artwork files to be in standardized formats, including naming conventions.

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed.

• Take notes at assigned meetings - conference calls (BlueJeans) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.

• Getting Director’s approval on artwork.

• Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference.

• Pulling “same as” artwork

• Quality control for line quality in digital artwork

• Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately

• Assisting in the archival of artwork once a production is complete

• Make suggestions for streamlining and improving pipelines including ideas for re-use, workflow efficiencies, and flagging complexity issues.

• Assisting in prepping materials for awards submissions

• Update and maintain production art boards.

• Maintains a helpful attitude, while showing eagerness and curiosity.

• Helps organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer / Associate Producer or Production Manager/Production Supervisor.

• Performing all other applicable duties as assigned by Line Producer or Production Manager

Qualifications

• Ability to oversee multiple tasks and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Skills

• Mac or PC proficient

• Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location: Burbank, CA

Additional Information:

Equal Opportunity Employer-Female/Minority/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity