About this Role and our Studio

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over forty years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style.

By submitting an application for this Assistant Director job posting, you may be considered for any Assistant Director positions that arise until the expiration date provided.

Applications submitted to this job posting will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

What You Will Do

This is arole that partners with the Executive Producer,Director(s),Line Producer,Productionand Creative Executives to execute the creative vision of the show while working within the schedule and budget for the series In particular, the Assistant Directorworks closely with theseriesDirectors and theartists on the seriesto supportthe Storyboarding, Animatic and Shippingprocess.As part of the series Creative Leadership, it is expected that theAssistant Directorhavethe ability tomanage a team,deal with frequently changing schedules,and tight deadlines. This role requires collaborationand partnership witha diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the SB Artists and/or Revisionists in partnership with the episode Director

• Storyboard and/or execute Revisions as needed - The Assistant Director should be a seasoned Storyboard Artist thatis capable ofexecutingon high complexity episodes,as requested by the Director or EP

• CoverseriesDirector responsibilities when the Director isunavailable or out of the office

• Attend Hand-Out meetings for assignedepisodesand come preparedwith any questions, suggestions, concerns keepingin mindcreative goals,complexity,scheduleand deadlines

• Follow up with the episode Director and SB artist(s) after the hand-out to ensure that the team is clear on the direction and what is expected ofthem; Consistentlycheck in with the SB artists to ensure they are on the right track

• Approve Storyboard Artwork when delegated by the Director

• Communicate creative issues that mayimpactthe schedule and/or budget to the Director and LPin order towork out solutionsin a timely manner

• Work with the Director and Editor on creating the Animatic then with the EP and Editor onfinalizingfor various stages of production – Board-o-matic, Animatic, Final Lock for Shipping

• Review and correctmaterials prior toshipment to the overseas studio: Work with the Timing Director,Continuity Coordinatorand Productionto ensure the episode is completeand has been given final approval by the Directorprior to shipment

• Partner with Director to ensure that Executive,Legal and S&P notes are addressed throughout the production process

• Conform Storyboards as needed

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A minimum of5years of experience in Storyor Animation departments

• Knowledge of Traditional Animation, CG Animation, VisualEffectsand/or Video game production

• Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boon Storyboard Pro,Photoshopor other applicable storyboarding software

• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to partner with Creatives and Executives, collaborate with peers, and manage and mentor artists

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

• Ability to Storyboard and, when applicable, do Sheet Timing

• Ability to align with style and sensibility of show

• Positive attitude with theability to be flexible

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-socialskillsand acumen

• Ability to traveloutside of the country

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

• This is a fully onsite role based in Glendale, CA.