Studio: Sony Pictures Animation
Job Opening: Supervising Director – Series
Location: Culver City, California, United States
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Supervising Producer to discuss creative ambitions for each episode.
- Be a key driver in developing and advancing the show.
- Collaborate with and understand the Show Creator’s vision and goals.
- Work with the Supervising Producer on shaping the production and resource allocation.
- Participate in vendor review and selection, including any tests.
- Weigh-in on the talent acquisition process with the Supervising Producer and Line Producer to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback.
- Communicate clearly with all team members, set expectations, and give mindful feedback.
- Take part in design reviews to make sure the design is within scope.
- Always remain aware of show assumptions and the current state of scope and resources and apply them when breaking down scripts and making decisions on story and art.
- Collaborate with the Art Director and Show Creator on rough designs to ensure that artists have appropriate materials and guidance to carry out their work.
- Work with Directors and story team to keep the production on track, giving notes at milestones and throughout the schedule.
- Assist in edit sessions and provide input on timing and pacing.
- Oversee the handoff to the animation production studio.
- Assist the Show Creator in giving feedback and notes until all shots are approved.
- Participate in music & sound design spotting sessions, mixes if requested.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years of experience directing episodic animated series.
- 5+ years of story production experience on a series.
- Storyboarding/Directing samples and/or credits demonstrating excellence and inspiration with clarity, comedy, acting, writing, and visual storytelling.
- Knowledge of 2D animation and a detailed understanding of a 2D and 3D production pipeline from pre-production to post production.
- Knowledge of Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop; Maya knowledge is a plus.
- Comfortable working digitally on a Cintiq.
- Must be able to time storyboards to dialogue tracks.
- Experience in leading teams, giving feedback and mentoring artists.
- Outstanding communication skills: ability to guide a unique group of creative staff.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to multitask and work well in a fast paced department.
- Must be willing to take direction and also take the initiative where applicable.
- Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities.
- Trustworthy and able to maintain a high level of discretion.
- Highly organized, resourceful and diligent with excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer and technology literate – familiarity with Mac/PC operating systems, Photoshop, Word, Excel and Gmail.
