Animation Assistant Producer

Job Description

Who We Are…

When we say, ''the stuff dreams are made of,'' we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world's most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

General Summary:

Assist the Animation Manager/Chief Producer with production issues arising in connection with Warner's local animation production for Warner Bros. Japan.

Key Responsibilities:
• Liaise with business units for business operations based on production plans
• Sourcing materials of original works for anime adaptation
• Determine which original works will be a hit in animation
• Request and negotiate with publishers of original works for permission to animate
• Approval coordination of animation for publishers, animation studios and related parties
• Staffing of main staff such as directors, character designers, musicians, sound directors, voice actors, etc.
• Supervision of scripts and storyboards
• Attendance of master material production and production of deliverables
• Support the Manager/Chief Producer to assist all animation production as decided by the Manager/Chief Producer under supervision
• Execution of marketing activities including PR as decided by the Manager/Chief Producer
• Assist the Manager/Chief Producer in the operation of the Animation Production Committee
• Manage the production schedule of animation studio per supervision by the Manager/Chief Producer
• Manage budget for animation production as requested by the Manager/Chief Producer
• Making suggestions to the Manager/Chief Producer regarding planning and animation studio
• Production of master material due responsible for delivery
• Propose and execute a plan per receipt of approval by the Manager/Chief Producer

Experience required:
• Good understanding of marketing plans as assigned by the Manager/Chief Producer.
• Potential to understand the production process in an animation studio for quality control
• Minimum 2+ years related experience in animation production

Competencies we are looking for:
• Good knowledge of animation productions
• Understanding of market user needs
• Ability to take responsibility for each duty
• Ability to make appropriate studio and main staff recommendations to the Manager/Chief Producer.

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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j6v6b2-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.