Animation Producer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY
FOX Entertainment
With a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, FOX Entertainment is one of the world's most recognizable media brands and a leading global creator of multi-genre content across broadcast, streaming, digital and emerging platforms. Known for its independent, innovative spirit and bold storytelling, the company is committed to reaching audiences where they are through a platform- and format-agnostic approach to developing, testing and scaling intellectual property worldwide. FOX Entertainment consists of three core business units. The FOX Television Network, which encompasses its flagship linear platform and streaming partnerships with Hulu and FOX One, is home to hit series including The Simpsons, The Masked Singer, Doc, Memory of a Killer, Fear Factor: House of Fear, The Floor and Hell's Kitchen. FOX Entertainment Studios, operates the in-house scripted and unscripted studios behind series such as Animal Control, Best Medicine, The Faithful, and The Way Home, as well as Bento Box Entertainment with animated hits such as Hazbin Hotel and Krapopolis; Studio Ramsay Global with Next Level Chef, Gordon Ramsay's Secret Service and Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars; entertainment studio TMZ; and the independent film label Tideline. FOX Entertainment Global is the company's worldwide content sales and distribution arm. As part of its evolution into a modern next-gen studio, FOX Entertainment is expanding its digital storytelling ecosystem with investments across vertical video with Holywater, Chain's experiential storytelling, podcasting with Meet Cute, a two-way content pipeline with HarperCollins Publishing, and creator-led formats through the newly formed FOX Creator Studios. Through these strategic initiatives, the company is investing earlier in emerging ideas and new forms of audience engagement, while maintaining the ability to grow successful concepts into premium franchises across broadcast, streaming and global platforms. A prolific content creator and production partner, FOX Entertainment collaborates with leading studios, creators, and platforms worldwide to produce and distribute premium content at scale across broadcast, streaming, and digital ecosystems, while continuing to grow its portfolio of owned IP and next-generation storytelling formats.
JOB DESCRIPTION
FoxNXT is FOX Entertainment's next generation tech innovation studio designed to accelerate how we create, produce, and scale premium storytelling across every business unit. Built around four integrated pillars, including R&D, Production, Talent, and Education, FoxNXT develops and deploys AI powered pipelines that redefine creative workflows across animation, unscripted, scripted, and marketing.
The AI Animation Producer is a builder role responsible for developing and executing next generation animation workflows powered by AI. You will partner with creative, technical, and production teams to translate emerging AI capabilities into scalable animation pipelines, managing projects from concept through delivery. This role operates at the intersection of storytelling, technology, and production innovation.
Regular, on-site attendance at the workplace for a minimum of four (4) days per week is an essential function of the position. The selected candidate must be able to reliably meet this requirement.
A SNAPSHOT OF YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead AI driven animation projects from inception through delivery while building workflows from scratch
• Partner with creative teams, R&D, and technical artists to develop and implement AI assisted animation pipelines
• Facilitate intake sessions with animation stakeholders to define creative and technical requirements
• Establish project scope, timelines, milestones, and deliverables for AI enabled animation initiatives
• Translate emerging AI tools into practical production workflows that enhance speed and creative output
• Manage vendors, artists, and cross functional teams across animation production
• Track progress, identify risks, and resolve production challenges in a fast evolving environment
• Ensure consistency in quality, storytelling, and technical execution across projects
• Document workflows, tools, and learnings to support scalability and repeatability

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• 7+ years of animation production experience in television, film, or digital media
• Experience working with AI driven creative tools, real time engines, generative AI tools, or virtual production
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Strong understanding of animation pipelines including 2D, 3D, or hybrid formats
• Ability to build processes in fast moving and ambiguous environments
• Excellent time management and ability to consistently meet deadlines in high-pressure, fast-paced settings

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.
Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $114,000.00-152,000.00 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
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