Animation Production Coordinator, Walt Disney Pictures Productions
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10131946 Location Burbank, California, United States Business The Walt Disney Studios Date posted Sep. 25, 2025Job Summary:
Walt Disney Pictures is currently seeking an Animation Production Coordinator to join the team that brought you such films as Night at the Museum: Kahmunrah Rises Again and Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever. The Production Coordinator will support the animation production office coordination throughout the lifecycle of feature animation production.
This team is looking for 2 coordinators: (1) Fulltime Regular and (1) Project Hire with an anticipated ending of September 2027.
This role reports to the Animation Production Executive.
Responsibilities:
- Work directly with and assist the Animation Production Executive to coordinate on assigned films from pre-production through the wrap of production.
- Set up Studio policies and procedure manuals for films supervised by Animation Production Executive.
- Management of materials which include maintaining lists & contracts, researching information, compiling, archiving, sending and securing files.
- Work directly with production vendors to secure day-to-day updates during set-up and production.
- Schedule appointments.
- Take meeting minutes when appropriate.
- Arrange voice record studio holds, schedule talent, ensure talent paperwork is obtained prior to record, arrange studio teacher when applicable, create sides for voice records, distribute voice record schedule and sides to artists and internal teams.
- Facilitate script, design and cut clearance with clearance department.
- Address filmmaker and collaborator’s technical issues when they arise.
- Arrange travel as needed.
- Process expense reports.
- Occasional script analysis required (breakdown sets, cast & location).
- Special projects and support required by the production team as needed.
- Miscellaneous departmental duties as needed.
- Ad-hoc projects for marketing, casting, etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 2+ years’ work experience working in Animation, Production or Post-Production.
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multi-task, meet deadlines, make preliminary decisions and change course of action quickly.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to work well under pressure and maintain professionalism and service orientation.
- Strong organizational and follow-thru skills, keeping supervisor informed on completed tasks and status of current tasks at hand.
- Strong administrative skills a must (handling phones, calendar, contacts, etc.).
- Ability to resolve routine issues and raise complex issues to management.
- Ability to work with highly confidential material.
- Effective communicator, both verbally and written.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a Creative Development department is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Airtable, Box, PIX, IMB Aspera on Cloud, Scenechronize, SyncSketch.
The hiring range for this position in California is $52,300 to $67,600 per year based on a 40 hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. 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.
About The Walt Disney Studios:
For over 95 years, The Walt Disney Studios has been the foundation on which The Walt Disney Company was built. Today it brings quality movies, episodic storytelling, music, and stage plays to consumers throughout the world. The Walt Disney Studios encompasses a collection of respected film studios, including Disney, Walt Disney Animation Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures. It is also home to Disney Theatrical Productions, producer of world-class stage shows.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Studios.
Walt Disney Pictures Production, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.