The Director, Production (Director, Animation Development) is responsible for overseeing aspects of Animated film development for Disney Live Action (DLA).
Responsibilities:
Supports senior executives in the development of animated for streaming and theatrical films
Sources and assesses creative submissions and identifies concepts that work with the Disney Live Action (DLA) vision
Collaborates with senior executives to develop projects from idea through the production process
Builds and maintains relationships with outside sources, creative community, and internal creative counterparts
Identifies talent thru traditional and nontraditional research methods, inclusive of new and emerging technologies
Handles notes on films for senior executives
Completes research assignments for senior executives
Sources creative materials for review and development by senior executives
May pitch projects internally for development
May begin to develop their own projects to be shadowed by senior executives
Reports to a senior executive but services any senior executive on the team
May have a shared assistant
Requirements:
5 or more years of experience as a Creative Executive in Animation development
Proven ability to successfully source and assess potential creative concepts for development
Solid knowledge of the film production process
In-depth experience working with Talent (writers, directors, producers, actors)
Ability to access strong story lines and marketability
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with varied levels of management, talent, and staff
Understands the global and multicultural audience and how to adapt content to appeal to a wide audience
Ability to negotiate and effectively reach resolution
Highly organized with excellent follow through
Must be able to work on site 5 days per week
Preferred Qualifications:
Animation feature development experience highly preferred
The hiring range for this position in California is $117,900.00-$152,400.00 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.