Associate Production Manager, Feature Animation
Aplicar ahora Aplique más tarde Job ID 10145315 Ubicación Vancouver, Canadá Business Industrial Light & Magic Fecha de publicación 19/03/2026Detalles del empleo:
This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.
Position Summary
The Associate Production Manager, Feature Animation works closely with the Coordinators on the project in keeping the show operating in an organized and efficient manner. The APM will oversee the show sequence or discipline schedules and help guide them in order to have a comprehensive sequence or overall show schedule, depending on project size. Associate Production Managers also work with and delegate to the project Production Assistants.
What You’ll Do
Help establish the show schedule and work closely with the Coordinators in order to ensure project milestones are met. May additionally coordinate for specific artist disciplines or departments when needed
Manage and mentor Production Coordinators and PAs, providing coverage if needed
Work alongside coordinators on weekly artist schedules while overseeing overall schedules with PM/Producer
Track client needs, reviews and deliveries to make sure all disciplines hit their targets
Report any potential issues that may affect the schedule or workflows to Project (“Show”) Producer and Production Manager
Correspond with cross-site regarding reviews, schedules, and resource needs when required
Support discipline supervisors and/or leads in crewing, casting and scheduling bodies of work, keeping in mind the overall show schedule, client reviews, bids, and other discipline needs
Schedule, track, and manage assigned work within Shotgrid
Keep a weekly synopsis of discipline and/or sequence accomplishments and next steps
Anticipate and communicate issues to leadership team(s) to reach solutions in a timely manner
May work closely with the Producer and Production Manager to bid shot work, as needed
On relevant shows, oversee outsourced work so that vendors’ bids and schedule flow with the overall show schedule, and confirm that vendors’ bids and schedule are in line with the goals of the show
May be required to run reviews with crew (dailies), clients, external vendors, and various meetings
What We’re Looking For
Minimum of 5 years in the Feature Animation Production environment
Proven work experience in Feature Animation production, including experience across multiple departments
Bachelor’s degree in Film, Art, Drama or related field or equivalent work experience required
Must have the ability to juggle multiple tasks, work with diverse personalities and work within strict deadlines
Demonstrated experience training, mentoring and managing Coordinators and PAs
Must demonstrate very strong organizational and communication skills and be able to handle a variety of tasks in an efficient manner while meeting deadlines
Proficiency in Macs/PCs including Microsoft Word and Excel. Knowledge of Shotgrid required
Ability to work on a computer/keyboard for long periods of time
Ability to work overtime as needed
Attention to detail, follow through and strong communication skills
Conference room, Viewstation and basic technical setup and troubleshooting (running generic scripts to resolve issues)
JoinILM
The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$67,000 to C$85,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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 full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.
Acerca de Industrial Light & Magic:
Fundado en 1975 por George Lucas, ILM es la instalación de efectos líder en el mundo, que presta servicio a las industrias cinematográfica, de producción comercial y de atracción. ILM ha creado efectos visuales para más de 325 largometrajes y ha jugado un papel clave en siete de los 10 éxitos mundiales de taquilla más importantes de todos los tiempos y ha contribuido en 25 de los 50 mejores. ILM ha establecido el estándar para los efectos visuales, creando algunas de las imágenes más impresionantes de la historia del cine. A la vanguardia de la revolución digital, la compañía continúa abriendo nuevos caminos en efectos visuales, realidad virtual, realidad aumentada y cine inmersivo.
Acerca de The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, junto con sus subsidiarias y afiliadas, es una empresa internacional diversificada líder en entretenimiento familiar y medios de comunicación que incluye tres segmentos comerciales principales: Disney Entertainment, ESPN y Disney Experiences. Desde sus humildes comienzos como estudio de dibujos animados en la década de 1920 hasta su reconocido nombre en la industria del entretenimiento en la actualidad, Disney continúa con orgullo su legado de crear historias y experiencias de clase mundial para toda la familia. Las historias, los personajes y las experiencias de Disney llegan a consumidores e invitados de todos los rincones del mundo. Con operaciones en más de 40 países, nuestros empleados y miembros del elenco trabajan juntos para crear experiencias de entretenimiento que sean apreciadas a nivel local y global.
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