Supervising Director - Spongebob Squarepants

Job Description

SUPERVISING DIRECTOR (SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS)

About The Brand

For over 30 years, the Nickelodeon Animation Studio continues to be one of the largest producers of television animation in the world, reflecting all kids today. Based in Burbank, Calif., with offices in New York, the Studio, designed by our artists and for our artists, is home to the world's greatest creative talents. Our campus of creativity houses top-notch talent, storytellers, artists, production teams, voice actors, cartoon experts and more. At Nickelodeon, we are always looking to recruit dedicated craftspeople to help bring groundbreaking new ideas to life and that starts with you! We are leading the way in animated content for TV series, TV movies, shorts and theatrical features. Some of our new upcoming original animated series include, Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years, Rugrats, Middlemost Post, Star Trek: Prodigy, Big Nate and Santiago of the Seas, among others. Our content development teams are creator-driven, our work culture is collaborative, our mentorship of new talent is second to none, and we are committed to hiring inclusively to reflect authenticity in the diverse stories we want to tell. Join us!
Overview and Responsibilities

SUMMARY:
• Nick Animation Studio is looking for a Supervising Director for one of its animated shows! This person will work with key production personnel in overseeing storyboards and animatics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage all assignments in the Animatics department.
• Thoroughly review and revise storyboards for animatics and shipping
• Implement relevant notes.
• Communicate to appropriate key production personnel the status of work and any problems that may arise; suggest appropriate solutions to the problems.
• Supervise organization of designs from storyboards.
• Answer questions from board artists during storyboarding process, if no Storyboard Supervisor present.
• Oversee animatics and review their work for accuracy; give corrections and guidance where needed.
• Meet deadlines.
• Oversee completion of storyboard revisions.
• Ensure desired quality and style of show is met.
• Assist with special projects.

Basic Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to manage the production schedule and resources.
• Thorough understanding of animation and film language and process.
• Ability to prioritize.
• Ability to work in high pressure, demanding environment.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management skills; good multi-tasker.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• BA/BS preferred.
• 3 – 5 years of storyboard directing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Locations US-CA-Burbank

Job Type Full-Time Staff

Brand Nickelodeon Animation

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dyz5qr-3-149-234-141-42 in your application.