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Production Supervisor job

Posted: July 18, 2007
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subject: Production Supervisor , Lucasfilm Animation

Lucasfilm Animation is looking for Production Supervisor
duration - Full-Time

Job details:

Responsibilities:

- Develops overall
schedule and corresponding staffing needs for all Episodes based on
departmental milestones provided by AP or Line Producer. Upon receiving
any overall episodic schedule and/or staffing profile changes, updates
the schedule accordingly.

- Works with Layout Technical Supervisor to assign work to artists based on their skill set.

- Tracks and coordinates the day-to-day workflow for the layout/previz department for all Episodes.

- Tracks productivity for each department overall as well as each artist and issues weekly quota report.

-
Liaise between the departments to ensure that all necessary
materials/models/etc are prepared and available for story per the
schedule and that layout/previz delivers elements on schedule.

- Identifies
potential problems/issues, particularly those which will have an impact
on the budget and work with AP/PM or Line Producer on how to resolve.

- Liaise with overseas studios as it relates to story/previz/layout.

- Generates and distributes weekly updates reflecting production progress and logistics.

- Guides Production Assistants, APM's or other production personnel as needed.

- Works with Layout Technical Supervisor in creating a work environment that encourages creativity and productivity.

- Assists
the Line Producer and Layout Technical Supervisor to assign appropriate
manpower, workspace and scheduling to ensure completion of production.

- Uses
planning systems, material requirements, work in process tracking,
training and development programs, technical specification manuals, and
policy and procedure manuals.

- Partners with HR, Staffing, and
Training to coordinate the technical requirements of recruiting, hiring
and training for the layout/previz department.

- Provides the artist with support to complete their work.

Education, Experience and Skills:

- 1-3 years experience in a production role, preferably in animation.

- Working knowledge of 3D CG Industry techniques and terminology and production flow required.

- Bachelor's Degree in film, art, communications or related filed.

- Strong
organizational, project management and leadership skills. Strong
communication skills (written and verbal). Proven ability to work
effectively with all levels of management.

- Ability to
establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high pressure
environment while meeting strict deadlines. Ability to work in a
start-up environment that has a certain degree of ambiguity.

Physical Requirements:

- 70% computer use

Location: San Rafael, California, United States
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