Jobs: Post Production Coordinator

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Title: Post Production Coordinator
Req ID: 6092
Candidate Search:Location: Burbank, CA
Candidate Search:Brands: Nickelodeon

Description

Responsibilities:

  • Receipt, organization, tracking, distribution, duplication and delivery of all Post Production related materials.
  • This includes maintaining databases and spreadsheets to track retakes and other materials for overseas studios, handling/dubbing/distributing materials for sign off as well as for final delivery, and to assist the Post Production Supervisor in any way necessary to maintain the workflow of the Post Production Process.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to multitask on many levels.
  • They may be required not only to work on multiple shows but for multiple Supervisors, requiring the ability to change gears and work in different ways and with different personalities.
  • They may be required to sit in on meetings where they will interact with the creators/directors of the shows so their ability to understand that relationship and how to deal with it is crucial.
  • There will be times when they will be required to draft memos/faxes/emails or even speak to Network Executives or Overseas Studios so again their knowledge of that relationship and how to deal with these departments is a very important aspect of the job.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
  • Knowledge of FileMaker Pro, Final Cut, Avid, Protools,  Quicktime, and Photoshop is a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of post production experience.

You can apply for the Post Production Coordinator job here.

Jobs: Storyboard Revisionist- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Title: Storyboard Revisionist- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Req ID: 6055
Candidate Search:Location: Burbank, CA
Candidate Search:Brands: Nickelodeon

Description

Summary:Revises, supplements and cleans up storyboards as directed.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with creative supervisors; discuss and implement necessary storyboard revisions.
  • Follow instructions as per the notes and discussions.
  • Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
  • Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
  • Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
  • Meet all deadlines as determined by LP/PM.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must be able to use a Cintiq.
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
  • Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Relevant drawing experience necessary.
  • BA/BS preferred, or 6 – 12 months storyboard revision experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!

Do you have a website/blog you’d like us to review as your portfolio submission? If so, please be sure to upload your resume and website link in the online application process. Please include the website link on your resume. You MUST upload the portfolio release form to your application. You can add additional attachments in the resume section.

To download the form, please go to:  http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf

You can apply here.

Jobs: Background Designer- The Legend of Korra

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Title: Background Designer- The Legend of Korra
Req ID: 6133
Candidate Search:Location: Burbank, CA
Candidate Search:Brands: Nickelodeon

Description

Summary:Generates background designs, overlays, underlays, shadow and color guides, floor plans  and any other background-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met.

Responsibilities:

  • Review script for backgrounds needed at handout of show.
  • Complete all rough, revised and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines.
  • Resolve design problems with creative supervisors.
  • Ensure all deadlines are met.
  • Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and saved appropriately.
  • Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time.
  • Be available for questions until your department’s shipment is complete.
  • If required, generate multiple views of environment and specific elements within it.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Assist with special projects.
  • If applicable, make special shadow and color indications.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
  • Strong background design skills.
  • Relevant drawing experience necessary.
  • Thorough understanding of perspective.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

  • BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired.

HOW TO APPLY

You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!

Do you have a website/blog you’d like us to review as your portfolio submission? If so, please be sure to upload your resume and website link in the online application process. Please include the website link on your resume. You MUST upload the portfolio release form to your application. You can add additional attachments in the resume section.

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf

You can apply here.

Jobs: Storyboard Artist- Sanjay and Craig


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Title: Storyboard Artist- Sanjay and Craig
Req ID: 6132
Candidate Search:Location: Burbank, CA
Candidate Search:Brands: Nickelodeon

Description

Summary:

Tells the story visually, in storyboard form.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet with creative supervisors to discuss objectives of storyboard; what is desired or to be achieved.
  • Create storyboards by implementing storytelling objectives.
  • Follow instructions of creative supervisors.
  • Address any problems with creative supervisors; ask necessary questions.
  • Communicate progress of work to creative supervisors and to appropriate production staff.
  • Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in storyboard work.
  • Follow proper document management requirements (i.e., file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
  • Meet all deadlines as determined by Line Producer or Production Manager.
  • Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and pitches as needed.
  • Maybe be required to pitch Storyboards.
  • Ensure all storyboard notes are added.
  • Assist with special projects.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show.
  • Strong staging and composition skills.
  • Strong drawing and mechanical skills.
  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable design software and hardware.
  • Strong time-management skills.
  • Work well under pressure.
  • Ability to multitask a plus.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Relevant drawing experience necessary.
  • BA/BS preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year storyboard experience and/or training on a similar show; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

HOW TO APPLY

You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!

Do you have a website/blog you’d like us to review as your portfolio submission? If so, please be sure to upload your resume and website link in the online application process. Please include the website link on your resume. You MUST upload the portfolio release form to your application. You can add additional attachments in the resume section.

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf

You can apply here.

Jobs: Character Designer- Dora and Friends

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Title: Character Designer- Dora and Friends
Req ID: 5890
Candidate Search:Location: Burbank, CA
Candidate Search:Brands: Nickelodeon

Description

Responsibilities:

  •     Receive & understand Character Design assignment from Art Director/Design Supervisor.
  •     Ask appropriate questions to understand & complete the task.
  •     Review Storyboard to ensure continuity of character designs.
  •     Complete all character designs.
  •     Make any changes or revisions and re-submit to Art Director/Design Supervisor for approval.
  •     Communicate with Design Supervisor & Production Manager regarding status of work and any problems that arise.
  •     Ensure quality & style of show is achieved.
  •     Complete work on schedule.

Basic Qualifications:

  •     Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show
  •     Strong character design and construction/mechanical skills
  •     Must be proficient with Photoshop, & Illustrator.
  •     Strong time-management skills
  •     Work well under pressure
  •     Ability to multitask a plus
  •     Should have strong artistic skills as well as technical skills.
  •     Relevant drawing experience necessary

Desired Qualifications:

  •     BA in Fine Arts or equivalent work experience highly desired

PLEASE NOTE:  Will require a test.

HOW TO APPLY
You MUST submit a portfolio in order to be considered for artistic positions!

Online Portfolio Instructions:
Do you have a website/blog you’d like us to review as your portfolio submission? If so, please be sure to upload your resume and website link in the online application process. Please include the website link on your resume. You MUST upload the portfolio release form to your application. You can add additional attachments in the resume section.

To download the form, please go to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf

Physical Portfolio Instructions:
Will you be mailing your flat book to us as your portfolio submission? If so, you must complete your online application and then submit a flat book along with your portfolio release form directly to the animation studio. Before we can review your portfolio, you MUST fill out the portfolio release form.
To download the form, please go to:

Mail the completed form along with your portfolio to: http://nas.nick.com/SubmissionReleaseForm.pdf

Nickelodeon Animation Studio
Attn: Portfolio Submissions
231 West Olive Avenue
Burbank, CA 91502

Please allow 4 – 6 weeks for processing, local candidates will be called when your portfolio is ready for pick-up. Out of state portfolio submissions will no longer be returned.

You can apply here.