Job Description

The Episodic Director - Series will support the Supervising Director and manage a team of Storyboard Artists and Designers for their respective episodes. Effective communication and strong attention to detail are required as they multitask in a highly creative and client driven environment. The ideal candidate is expected to balance managing all the various aspects of pre-production, while successfully maintaining the highest quality of technical and creative storytelling possible. This position is covered by The Animation Guild.

Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Supervising Director and participate in all creative aspects and phases of the production to achieve the overall completion of an Episodic TV show
• Manage Storyboard Artists and Revisionists during storyboard and animatic process (i.e. handouts, check-ins, deliveries, revisions)
• Communicate with Supervising Director and Production Staff in regards to staying on target with schedule; identify and suggest efficiencies when necessary
• Direct respective episodes as efficiently and economically as possible and in accordance with the Showrunner and Supervising Director's vision
• Innovate efficient ways to tell a story through storyboards and animatics using the latest technology available
• Break down a script into sequences and plan out shots using action maps and other available tools
• Collaborate with Editorial using their knowledge of timing and animation to assemble and create an animatic for supervisor approval
• Ensure that each episode is completed on time and with the approval of the Supervising Director
• Prepare for and lead storyboard handouts by communicating storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish to the Storyboard team
• Participate in storyboard reviews and provide clear notes for revisions
• Evaluate the continuity and quality of all storyboards and punch up the storyboards and/or animatics as needed
• Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff
• Mentor and support the Storyboard team and cultivate positive team morale

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of industry experience, preferably in CG TV animation.
• Prior directorial experience essential, ideally in a series
• Proven skills in storyboarding, animation camera composition, storytelling and animation timing required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Art or related field strongly preferred
• Strong organizational and leadership skills coupled with trusted communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff and management

To apply, send a resume and a link to your reel. Please make sure to include any passwords to your work in your cover letter and/or in your resume. In addition please include a breakdown of your work.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $3,054/week to $3,400/week. This role may also qualify for incentives and/or comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.