DreamWorks TV - Director

Company: Dreamworks Animation
Location: Glendale
Posted on: September 16, 2020

Job Description:

Summary :

At DreamWorks Animation Television, our Directors lead an episodic storyboard team to ensure that the style, vision, and creative ambitions for the storyboards are met for each of their assigned episodes. Working closely with the Storyboard Artists and Revisionists, our Directors are also providing guidance and mentorship to their team. Directors also collaborate with the Animatic Editors t o deliver animatics that meet the style and pacing of the show.

DreamWorks Animation Television has exciting new opportunities for Directors to join its team on an exciting CG show. This position is covered by the Animation Guild. We are seeking candidates who are familiar with the CG animation pipeline and experienced in drawing storyboards .

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Supervising Producer to discuss creative ambitions and producibility for each episode

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

Review animatics with Animatic Editors to direct pacing

Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff

Participate in the talent acquisition process with the Line Producer to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback

Mentor and support the Storyboard team and cultivate positive team morale

Qualifications/Requirements

? Strong drawing skills with a demonstrated sense of storytelling, staging, composition, and character acting

? Strong verbal and written communication skills

? Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

? Advanced knowledge of Storyboard Pro and Photoshop

? Experience working in a fast-paced environment

Desired Characteristics

? At least 5 years of experience as a Storyboard Artist working in television animation

? Prior Storyboard Directing experience

? Bachelor degree preferred

? Ideal candidates will be able to provide storyboard samples

Sub-Business

DreamWorks Animation TV Production

Experienced

City

Glendale

State/Province

California

Country

United States

About Us

From the award-winning storytellers, artist and innovators at DreamWorks Animation and DreamWorks Animation Television come the beloved characters and stories that come alive on the big and small screens. From films like Shrek, How to Train Your Dragon and Trolls to original TV series including Trollhunters, Voltron and Home: Adventures with Tip & Oh, DreamWorks Animation continues to bring home the laughter, fun and courage to dream.

Visit www.dreamworksanimation.com to see our latest animated film and television productions.

DreamWorks is a division of NBCUniversal. At NBCUniversal, we believe in the talent of our people. It’s our passion and commitment to excellence that drives NBCU’s vast portfolio of brands to succeed. From broadcast and cable networks, news and sports platforms, to film, world-renowned theme parks and a diverse suite of digital properties, we take pride in all that we do and all that we represent. It’s what makes us uniquely NBCU. Here you can create the extraordinary. Join us.

Notices

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