Manager of Animation
Job Posting Title:
Manager of AnimationReq ID:
10126561Job Description:
The Manager, Animation helps lead the Animation/Animation FX team and their workflows. They are responsible for balancing creative and production priorities with efficiency, staff development, and ESPN Creative Studio strategic planning. The Manager oversees in-person and remote staff, technology resources, schedules, and team performance. They have a comprehensive understanding of animation team software, hardware, workflows, along with knowledge of individual staff skillsets and development areas. They are proactive problem-solvers with an eye on emerging production trends to anticipate future animation needs. They help create an innovative, collaborative, and creatively positive environment for the entire team. They engage and align with internal leaders on workflows to deliver against company priorities and key business goals.
Responsibilities:
Daily leadership, planning, monitoring, and support of all staff and assignments
Daily assessment of workloads and priorities to keep projects running smoothly
Easily pivot attention to where needed & readily open to diverse ideas and discussion
Direct management, mentoring and coaching of supervisor and staff level personnel
Develop and align team workflows and strategies with ESPN Creative Studio priorities
Assess staff capabilities & proactively plan against known and anticipated project needs
Foster a team environment that encourages innovation, creativity and skills growth
Identify and drive resolutions to technical, operational, and organizational challenges
Collaborate with IT partners to guide enhancements to team software and hardware
Engage with ECS leaders and outside vendors to influence and align on workflows
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years’ experience in animation, design, tv production
#ESPNMedia
Job Posting Segment:
ESPN Creative StudioJob Posting Primary Business:
Edit, Animation, Graphics Innovation Playout & Creative ProdPrimary Job Posting Category:
Graphic Design & Motion Graphics Design - SportsEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Bristol, CT, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-08-06
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