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Skydance

Art Director

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$4.0K - $4.6K/wk

Skydance Animation is seeking an Art Director to help shape the visual identity of an upcoming ... executives, stakeholders, and external partners * Partner with production leadership, Talent ...

Jerseydigs

Creative Services Director

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

Design and create various artwork, animations, logos for broadcast, social media, and websites ... Incorporate feedback from Senior and Executive teams to deliver high-quality, polished assets in a ...

The New York Times

Art Director

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

... animators and external development teams * Experience presenting visual strategies and creative direction to executive-level clients and company partners. * Visual research skills, with a rich ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$15 - $20/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$15.75 - $21/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$15 - $20/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$14.50 - $19.50/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$14.75 - $19.50/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

Childhood Cancer Society

$15.50 - $20.50/hr

Animation / Motion Short-form content, storytelling, and character animation for Adventure Ted Core ... Direct collaboration with the Founder and executive leadership * Ownership of real-world creative ...

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How much do executive animation director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive animation director in the United States is $89,818.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $117,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an executive animation director?

An Executive Animation Director is a senior creative professional responsible for overseeing the artistic vision, production quality, and overall direction of animated projects. They manage teams of animators, collaborate with writers, producers, and other department heads, and ensure that the animation aligns with the project's goals and standards. Their role involves making high-level creative decisions, mentoring animation staff, and often representing the animation department in executive meetings. This position requires strong leadership skills, extensive experience in animation production, and a deep understanding of storytelling and visual design.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an executive animation director?

To thrive as an Executive Animation Director, you need extensive experience in animation production, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of storytelling and visual design, often supported by a relevant degree. Mastery of industry-standard animation software (such as Maya or Toon Boom), project management tools, and knowledge of the full animation pipeline are typically required. Exceptional communication, creative vision, and team management skills help set standout leaders apart in this role. These competencies are crucial for guiding creative teams, ensuring cohesive project delivery, and maintaining high-quality animation standards.

What are some common challenges faced by an executive animation director when overseeing multiple projects simultaneously?

As an Executive Animation Director, managing several animation projects at once often requires balancing creative vision with tight production deadlines and budget constraints. Coordinating large, multidisciplinary teams—sometimes across different time zones—can present communication and workflow challenges. Additionally, ensuring consistency in animation quality and style across projects, while also fostering innovation and team morale, is a frequent challenge. Effective delegation, clear communication, and strong organizational skills are essential to navigate these complexities successfully.

What is the difference between Executive Animation Director vs Animation Director?

AspectExecutive Animation DirectorAnimation Director
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor’s or master’s in animation, film, or related fields; extensive industry experienceSimilar educational background; often with specialized training or certifications in animation
Work EnvironmentOversees multiple projects or departments, involved in high-level decision-makingFocuses on the creative and technical aspects of individual projects or scenes
Industry UsageUsed in large studios, production companies, and high-budget projectsCommon in studios, freelance work, and smaller production teams

The main difference is that the Executive Animation Director oversees overall animation strategies and manages teams at a high level, while the Animation Director focuses on the creative execution of specific projects or scenes. Both roles require strong animation skills and industry experience, but the Executive Animation Director has broader responsibilities and strategic oversight.

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Infographic showing various Executive Animation Director job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $89,818 per year, or $43.2 per hour.

Manager, Production Services, Animation Series

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Netflix
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation • 5 - 10K employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what's next.
The Opportunity
Vine Studios is Netflix's LA-based Series Animation production facility, offering collaborative review spaces, premium offline edit bays, a scratch room, and a screening room. Our Production Services team acts as the primary point of contact for engineering and technical operational support for productions at Vine Studios, helping shows navigate production and post production challenges from development through delivery, and partnering with our broader engineering teams to resolve issues that require deeper technical expertise. As the team grows, we're looking for a manager to lead its day-to-day operations and ensure productions get consistent, high-quality support.
The Role
The Production Services Manager leads the day-to-day operations of the Production Services team at Vine Studios, managing a team of support engineers. This role owns the relationships with production executives, producers, and post production managers across active shows, and is responsible for how the team triages, escalates, and resolves support requests. It also requires a strong working partnership with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams to refine and evolve the engineering and technology support structure at Vine Studios. The ideal candidate brings a strong post production and production support background, is comfortable operating in high-pressure environments, and can bridge technical and creative conversations with ease.
Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for technical infrastructure and operations across specialty rooms and Editorial for Netflix Series Animation at Vine Studios, including on-site preventative maintenance and calibration to ensure optimum performance
  • Leads day-to-day operations of the production services team, managing and prioritizing workload and projects - triaging incoming issues, assessing urgency against production context, and escalating appropriately
  • Establishes and refines operational procedures for how the team triages, escalates, and resolves support requests - ensuring consistency and predictability
  • Identifies recurring support patterns; drives root cause analysis and implements systemic fixes to reduce repeat incidents and improve team efficiency
  • Builds a cross-training program so the team can support one another during periods of heavy workload and time off
  • Owns relationships with production managers, producers, and post production managers across active shows, maintaining regular proactive touch points to stay ahead of issues
  • Manages facility projects at Vine Studios including specialty room refreshes, edit bay upgrades, and infrastructure improvements in coordination with Media Systems and Production Engineering teams
  • Partners with engineering stakeholder teams to evolve tools, platforms, and workflows that meet the future needs of production workflows and pipelines
  • Partners with the in-house VFX Manager to implement color workflow guidance for productions and creative artists working remotely and at Vine Studios
  • Supports the creative infrastructure and pipeline, evaluating software needs and discussing solutions with production stakeholders
  • Works closely with internal tech support teams that handle initial production support, escalating issues to Production Services when necessary
  • Provides real-world perspective, setting the context, parameters, and business requirements, for Media Systems and Production Engineering partners to deliver Tier 2 & 3 levels of support
  • Manages screening room scheduling and usage across productions; ensures the team maintains operational readiness for screening and review room support
  • Develops and delivers guidance for productions on how to engage with the team - what support is available, how to escalate, and what to expect

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of experience in production or post engineering and/or production technology at a post production facility or studio
  • Strong people manager with demonstrated ability to lead and drive initiatives, develop strategy, and hold the team accountable
  • Experience leading, mentoring, and training direct reports and partners
  • Post production and production support background with deep knowledge of production and post-production workflows - including non-linear editing, color science, VFX, and audio mastering
  • Knowledge of the technical and artistic fundamentals of animation and VFX, including 2D and CG pipelines
  • Strong relationships and hands-on knowledge of key industry manufacturers, their tools, and software, such as Avid, Adobe Premiere, Foundry, and SyncSketch
  • Understanding of networking (switched IP protocols, DNS, ports), network storage, and workstation architectures and how they relate to and optimize production and post-production workflows and media management
  • Experience across Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems and workstation hardware (GPUs, memory, etc.), along with the Google Tool Suite
  • Collaborative relationship builder who bridges technical and creative gaps in conversations, brings cross-functional teams together, and breaks down silos
  • Calm and decisive under pressure or in ambiguous situations - thinks on your feet and owns problems through to resolution
  • Stays current on emerging production and post production technologies; flags relevant developments to leadership

Generally, our compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $197,000.00 - $340,000.00.
Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.
Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here.
Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.
We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

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Netflix is the world's leading streaming entertainment service with 222 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, documentaries, feature films and mobile games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can watch as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, on any Internet-connected screen. Members can play, pause and resume watching, all without commercials or commitments.

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Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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