A SUPERVISING DIRECTOR

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Company: Bento Box Entertainment
Location: North Hollywood, CA

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December 19, 2019

A SUPERVISING DIRECTOR


Bento Box Entertainment is looking for a imaginative, adventurous, inspiring Supervising Director for a new 2D kids show!


Must be available to start January 2020

Location: North Hollywood, CA

The ideal candidate is a supreme organizer with a proactive eye that can see a problem coming before it gets there. You are a quick-thinking and flexible juggler able to handle multiple responsibilities within a constantly changing environment. You possess a strong ability to lead a group of diverse personalities, keeping them motivated when schedules get tough. You have laser sharp focus and an unwavering attention to detail at all times. This is a demanding and fast moving position that requires someone who is a positive thinker, and thrives on the thrill of a challenge!


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the main point of contact between the Executive Producers and the production team, seeing through the creative vision for each script

  • Break down script and prepare for hand out to Episodic Director and Storyboard team

  • Oversee storyboards and give notes at milestone phases throughout the schedule

  • Note rough designs submitted to ensure they fit the needs of the storyboard

  • Participate in all animatic edit sessions to support the Executive Producers, hearing their notes and seeing the storyboard/animatic through to completion

  • Review take 1 animation footage, call retakes, do draw-overs or new storyboards and provide reference as needed for retake process

  • Oversee retake animation team, giving feedback and notes until shots are approved

  • Attend all color edit sessions, work with editor to place temp music and sound effects, guide edited cut through to locked picture

  • Participate in music & sound design spotting sessions, mixes if requested

Qualifications:

  • 3+ years of experience directing in episodic series television, preferably in kids

  • Knowledge of 2D animation and a thorough understanding of a 2D production pipeline from development to post production

  • Knowledge of Storyboard Pro, and Photoshop. Toon Boom Harmony knowledge is a plus

  • Comfortable working digitally on a Cintiq

  • Must be able to time storyboards to dialogue tracks

  • Outstanding people skills: ability to guide a unique group of creative staff

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

  • Must be able to adapt to changes easily within a highly dynamic environment, including the management of the team within this environment

  • Strong attention to detail is critical

  • Previous supervisory and leadership experience, including demonstrated ability to manage and motivate a team

Please submit resumes to careers@bentoboxent.com, referencing Supervising Director in the subject line. Cover letters are appreciated; don’t make us imagine why you are the perfect fit…this is your chance to tell us!