• Director, Production (Director, Animation…

    The Walt Disney Company (Burbank, CA)


    The Director, Production (Director, Animation Development) is responsible for overseeing aspects of Animated film development for Disney Live Action (DLA).

    Responsibilities:

    + Supports senior executives in the development of animated for streaming and theatrical films

    + Sources and assesses creative submissions and identifies concepts that work with the Disney Live Action (DLA) vision

    + Collaborates with senior executives to develop projects from idea through the production process

    + Builds and maintains relationships with outside sources, creative community, and internal creative counterparts

    + Identifies talent thru traditional and nontraditional research methods, inclusive of new and emerging technologies

    + Handles notes on films for senior executives

    + Completes research assignments for senior executives

    + Sources creative materials for review and development by senior executives

    + May pitch projects internally for development

    + May begin to develop their own projects to be shadowed by senior executives

    + Reports to a senior executive but services any senior executive on the team

    + May have a shared assistant

    Requirements:

    + 5 or more years of experience as a Creative Executive in Animation development

    + Proven ability to successfully source and assess potential creative concepts for development

    + Solid knowledge of the film production process

    + In-depth experience working with Talent (writers, directors, producers, actors)

    + Ability to access strong story lines and marketability

    + Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with varied levels of management, talent, and staff

    + Understands the global and multicultural audience and how to adapt content to appeal to a wide audience

    + Ability to negotiate and effectively reach resolution

    + Highly organized with excellent follow through

    + Must be able to work on site 5 days per week

    Preferred Qualifications:

    + Animation feature development experience highly preferred

     

    The hiring range for this position in California is $117,900.00-$152,400.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. 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, dependent on the level and position offered.

     

    **Job ID:** 10126097

    **Location:** Burbank,California

    **Job Posting Company:** The Walt Disney Studios

     

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