Job Description

Job Posting Title:

Production Associate - Disney Television Animation

Req ID:

10151461

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 Production Associate job posting, you may be considered for any Production Associate positions that arise until the expiration date provided.

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

The Production Associate works on a project through the completion of pre-production. As a PA, they are available to support the artists and production crew on all tasks during pre-production and production.

What You Will Do

Organization

• Gathering all artwork including character models, props and location designs for shipments to production facilities, including labelling, categorizing and creating final model packs for shipment.

• Organizing asset files, uploads models to Insight, preps files for Background Painters and Color Designer.

• Maintain all artwork files to be in standardized formats, including naming conventions.

• Update and maintain production art boards.

• Take notes at assigned meetings - conference calls (Zoom) with Vendor, animation launches, etc.

• Pulling “same as” artwork

• Quality control for line quality in digital artwork

Communication

• Getting Director’s approval on artwork.

• Providing any necessary materials for artists including reference.

• Communicating any delays to Production Manager or Supervisor immediately

Support

• Make suggestions for streamlining and improving pipelines including ideas for re-use, workflow efficiencies, and flagging complexity issues.

• Maintains a helpful attitude, while showing eagerness and curiosity.

• Helps organize morale events as directed by the Line Producer / Associate Producer or Production Manager/Production Supervisor.

• Performing all other applicable duties as assigned by Line Producer or Production Manager

• Additional duties as necessary, or as defined by individual contracts

• Assisting in the creation and maintenance of design lists as needed.

• Assisting in the archival of artwork once a production is complete

• Assisting in prepping materials for awards submissions

Technical Skills

• Proficient computer skills; Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook; ToonBoom Storyboard Pro; Adobe Photoshop; Insight; Ftrack or other Production tracking tools

• Excellent organizational skills, strong written & verbal communication skills

​Additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

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

• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible

• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen

Preferred Qualifications

• Mac or PC proficient

• Familiar with Final Draft 9.0, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop and Illustrator, ToonBoom Storyboard Pro

• Knowledgeable use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

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

The hiring range for this position in California is $43,600 to $59,800 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 Posting Segment:

Disney Branded Television

Job Posting Primary Business:

TVA Production Management

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production Management Entertainment

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Glendale, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-05-19