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Account Executive - M&E

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production * Strong communication and relationship ...

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production * Strong communication and relationship ...

Account Executive - M&E

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production * Strong communication and relationship ...

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production * Strong communication and relationship ...

Account Executive - M&E

New York, NY · On-site

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... VFX, animation, gaming, or digital content production * Strong communication and relationship ...

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How much do executive animation production jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive animation production in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Executive Animation Producer?

An Executive Animation Producer is a senior professional responsible for overseeing the entire production process of animated projects, such as films, television shows, or web series. They manage budgets, schedules, and teams, while also working closely with directors, writers, and studio executives to ensure the project aligns with creative and business goals. Executive Animation Producers play a key role in securing funding, making high-level creative decisions, and guiding the project from development through to completion and release. Their leadership is critical to ensuring the quality and success of the final animated product.

What is the difference between Executive Animation Production vs Animation Producer?

AspectExecutive Animation ProductionAnimation Producer
CredentialsExperience in animation, project management, leadership skillsSimilar: experience in animation, project coordination, budgeting
Work EnvironmentHigh-level oversight, strategic planning, client interactionDay-to-day project management, team coordination, scheduling
Industry UsageUsed by studios and production companies for executive rolesCommonly used for project management roles within animation projects

Executive Animation Production focuses on strategic oversight and high-level decision-making in animation projects, often involving client relations and overall project direction. In contrast, an Animation Producer handles daily project coordination, team management, and ensures deadlines and budgets are met. Both roles require animation industry experience but differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are the main challenges faced by Executive Animation Producers during a typical production cycle?

Executive Animation Producers often navigate the complexities of balancing creative vision with budget constraints and tight production schedules. They are responsible for coordinating large teams, managing stakeholder expectations, and resolving unforeseen issues that may arise during the animation process. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as they regularly liaise between creative, technical, and executive teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to the highest quality standards. Adapting to shifting priorities and maintaining team morale are also ongoing challenges throughout the production cycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Executive Animation Producer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Executive Animation Producer, you need extensive experience in animation production, project management, and a strong understanding of the animation pipeline, often supported by a degree in film, animation, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Autodesk Maya, Adobe Creative Suite, and production tracking tools like ShotGrid is typically required. Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and communication skills help manage large teams and collaborate with clients and stakeholders. These abilities are crucial for delivering high-quality animation projects on time and within budget while maintaining creative vision.
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Story Artist - Feature

Story Artist - Feature

Sony Pictures Animation

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$51.65 - $77/hr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Job description

SUMMARY:
Story Artists work with a team of the Directors, Producers, and Head of Story to create a visual representation of the animation's narrative. These artists translate the script into pictures by producing a series of panels of drawings that plan out the film's story, action, humor, continuity and pacing. This is a union covered position.
Sony Pictures Animation is a pre-production animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. We pride ourselves on empowering filmmakers to lead the creative process, and allowing the hand of the artist to be truly felt, with the goal of producing bold and innovative visual storytelling.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Working from a script or descriptions, develop storyboards (thumbnail/rough storyboard panels) that depict the action, camera placement and acting of sequences.
  • Draw everything from quick sketches to finished detailed storyboard panels.
  • Pitch storyboards to the director, head of story, crew, and executives.
  • Discover and create innovative ideas with performance, action, and humor.
  • Draw storyboards for assigned sequences and revise, edit, and modify sketches as many times as needed.
  • Ensure that the vision and style of the show is consistently adhered to through execution of action, staging, dialogue and camera.
  • Address story and structure problems. We especially value artists that can improve entertainment value!.
  • Supervision of the story team, including conducting interviews, making hiring recommendations, and providing feedback to Artists throughout the production.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Robust draftsmanship with a sense of design, appeal and composition.
  • Ability to work on a range of projects (action, comedy and drama sequences) and in a variety of styles from comic to realistic and highly stylized.
  • Great writing skills.
  • Strong character acting sensibilities; able to convey personality, emotion, and movement.
  • Strong staging, composition and cinematography skills.
  • Capable of drawing characters and environments on model within show style.
  • Ability to write clear and specific directions on storyboards to communicate with the team.
  • Can manage time efficiently and work independently.
  • Work creatively in a fast paced production environment.
  • Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
  • Self motivated, good interpersonal skills, and an excellent teammate with a phenomenal outlook.
  • Knowledge of software and hardware including Cintiq, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro and Photoshop.

The anticipated base salary for this position is $51.65/hour to $77/hour. This role qualifies for benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement. The actual salary offered will depend on a variety of factors.
To apply, please submit a resume and a link to your work. Please make sure to include any passwords needed to review your work in your resume or cover letter.
Sony Pictures Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
SPE will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable law.