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CoreWeave

Account Executive - M&E

San Francisco, CA

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation ...

CoreWeave

Account Executive - M&E

Los Angeles, CA

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation ...

CoreWeave

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 ... Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation ...

CoreWeave

Account Executive - M&E

Sunnyvale, CA

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation ...

CoreWeave

Account Executive - M&E

New York, NY

$115K - $168K/yr

CoreWeave is seeking an Account Executive to support the growth of CoreWeave's Media ... Interest in or familiarity with the Media & Entertainment industry, including VFX, animation ...

FOX News Network, LLC

Executive Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$21 - $28.85/hr

... of award-winning animation studio Bento Box Entertainment (Bob's Burgers, The Great North ... The Executive Assistant is a unique role that requires the ability to partner with the first ...

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How much do executive animation jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for executive animation 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.

How does an Executive Animation professional typically collaborate with creative and production teams?

Executive Animation professionals play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between creative vision and production logistics. They work closely with directors, animators, and producers to ensure that the animation project aligns with both creative goals and budgetary constraints. This involves regular meetings to review progress, address challenges, and make key decisions about resource allocation. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as these executives often serve as the point of contact between upper management and the animation team, ensuring projects stay on schedule and maintain quality standards.

What is the difference between Executive Animation vs Animation Director?

AspectExecutive AnimationAnimation Director
Primary RoleOversees animation projects at a strategic level, manages teams, and coordinates with clients and stakeholders.Leads the creative and technical aspects of animation production, directing the animation process and team execution.
Required SkillsProject management, leadership, industry knowledge, communication skills.Creative vision, animation techniques, leadership in animation production.
Work EnvironmentStudio or corporate setting, often in managerial or executive offices.Animation studios, post-production houses, or creative teams.
Common UsageUsed in larger companies or projects requiring strategic oversight.Used in production settings focusing on the creative and technical execution of animation.

While both roles involve leadership in animation, the Executive Animation focuses on strategic management and client relations, whereas the Animation Director is more hands-on with the creative and technical aspects of animation production.

What is an Executive in Animation?

An Executive in Animation is a high-level professional responsible for overseeing the business, creative, and production aspects of animation projects or studios. They often manage budgets, secure funding, set strategic direction, and coordinate between creative teams and stakeholders. Executives in animation may also be involved in talent acquisition, negotiating contracts, and ensuring that projects align with the company's goals. Their role is essential in bringing animated works from concept to completion while maintaining quality and profitability.

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

To thrive as an Executive in Animation, you need a strong background in animation production, leadership experience, and often an advanced degree in film, animation, or related fields. Familiarity with animation software (such as Maya, Blender, or Toon Boom), project management tools, and budgeting systems is typically required. Exceptional communication, strategic vision, and team management skills help you inspire creative teams and guide projects to completion. These competencies are crucial for overseeing successful productions and driving the studio’s creative and business objectives.
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Infographic showing various Executive Animation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.
VP, Production - Netflix Animation Studios

VP, Production - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix

Burbank, CA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Netflix rating

5.8

Company rating: 5.8 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

57th of 65 rated media

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!
The Opportunity:
The Production Overhead Group serves as the strategic backbone of our studio, bridging the gap between individual show execution and the direction and strategy of the Studio. This group acts as a high-level consultancy and problem-solving engine, ensuring that both creative ambitions and operational efficiencies are balanced across the slate.
From artist management, to workforce planning, deep-dive scenario planning to optimizing global workflows, the Production Overhead Group ensures that structural Studio support is given to every production in order to deliver world-class content.
We're looking for a VP, Production who will be a resource to producers and filmmakers in their endeavor to create unique worlds within our animated films, prioritizing creative excellence, artist experience and production efficiency. Candidates should be experts in the CG animation pipelines, both on the front end and back end, including Story, Look Development, Production, Post Production, and Finance. Our ideal candidate is an effective, strategic thought-partner to show leadership, able to support in areas such as scenario planning, schedule assessments, artist resources, and studio communication. As a vital ally to Producers and Associate Producers (APs), this role provides the "connective tissue" required to navigate Studio priorities, initiatives, practices, and evolving strategies.
What You'll Do:
  • Strategic Scenario Planning:Lead high-level scenario planning across the studio slate.
  • Production Problem-Solving:Act as a thought partner for Producers, and Associate/Line Producers in navigating production hurdles; workshop issues ranging from inventory backlogs and catch-up plans to technical bottlenecks and communication breakdowns.
  • CG Leadership Partnership: Consult with CG Leadership and Studio Heads of Crafts to bridge any gap between Studio / show creative expectations and current pipeline realities.
  • Post Production Management: Lead the Post Production Management team, supporting both studio process and standards, along with production delivery objectives.
  • Studio-Level Orchestration: Partner with Artist Management to navigate cross-show crew challenges, ensuring smooth transitions for talent and maintaining a pulse on studio-wide staffing needs, and recruiting.
  • Operational Optimization:Consult on production management best practices and CG workflow optimizations; drive the adoption of standardized templates, R&D projects, and Prod Tech initiatives across the portfolio.
  • Risk Assessment & Reporting: Provide Sr. Studio Leadership with a consolidated view of production health; flag budgetary risks, schedule challenges, and potential impacts on the workforce.
  • Change Management:Support the producers and AP/LP's on navigating studio changes and shifting priorities.
  • Template Planning and Assessment: Lead the NAS cross-functional group that evaluates, sets and continuously reassess our template production plans and budgets
  • Best Practice Mentorship: Be a resource for the Producers/AP/LP's on staffing structures and workflow design.
  • Cultural Stewardship: Champion a performance culture that values transparency and empathy, ensuring that production leadership across all shows feels supported and aligned with Netflix's core values.

What You'll Need:
  • 15+ years of experience in animation film, including significant managerial roles in end-to-end productions, including multiple roles such as Producer, Co-Producer, Line Producer or Associate Producer.
  • Executive-level experience in animation/CG or VFX production, with deep knowledge of both front-end and back-end workflows.
  • Proven Strategic Leadership: Expertise in scenario planning, risk assessment, and the ability to balance schedule, budget, quality, and workforce health across multiple shows.
  • Financial Acumen:Strong experience shaping and evaluating production budgets, templates, and resource plans in partnership with Production and Finance leadership.
  • Exceptional Collaboration Skills: A track record of working effectively with Studio Executives , Producers, VFX Supervisors, and Artist Management to drive consensus and quick decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Problem Solving: Demonstrated strength in workshop-style facilitation for complex production, technical, and personnel issues.
  • Operational Drive: Experience driving change in production processes and tooling in collaboration with Prod Tech and R&D teams.
  • High EQ:Sound judgment and the ability to navigate sensitive staffing, union, and leadership concerns with humility and open-mindedness.

This role is based in the US.
At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $378k-600k. This reflects total compensation; we do not have bonuses.
NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, Stock Option Program, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits 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.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Los Gatos, CA, US

Year founded

1997

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