Production Assistant

Since 2008, ToonBox Entertainment has been bringing to life original content for film, television and interactive media with concepts derived from captivating character designs and story-lines. With leading edge stereoscopic technology, ToonBox elevates its creations into the next generation of entertainment.

Assist the management of the day-to-day operation of the production including crew scheduling, production scheduling, tracking and of man weeks. Production Assistant is also responsible for overseeing Team Leads to ensure and maintain the proper allocation of departmental resources throughout the production schedule, for any ToonBox project, over the course of the entire production cycle (during visual development, pre-production, and production, post-production).

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities:** **SCHEDULING** * Macro schedule- work with Production Manager using budgeted assumptions, breakdown and create a more detailed departmental schedule with the department. Oversee departments’ output to ensure resources are on target. Create and analyze production reports per department and work with Production Manager to develop a weekly production status report. Breakdown story reel to plan for new work to be produced. Schedule out work in partnership with Producer and CG Supervisor as necessary. Support Production Manager in terms of defining specific start dates for new hires. Partner with Production Manager (and Recruiting) to ensure start up agendas and packages are prepared for all new hires. Update and modify master schedule as required throughout production. Communicate changes to all applicable people. Identify schedule variances and monitor changes incurred from approved production plan; recommend corrective action as necessary. **TRACKING** * Oversee the weekly tracking of departments’ quotas along with given departments * Evolve the file management system as necessary, including that of all artwork created by the design department. * Ensure that the file management and/or tracking system is being used properly. * Check all data for accuracy and to ensure the project is on track. **PRODUCTION** * May be assigned responsibility for voice recording and casting. Work with Production Manager to get clearance feedback and implement it. Prepare and distribute weekly production reports to all applicable people. Make recommendations for improvements to production and pipeline systems, particularly with respect to scheduling, and flow of information, milestone realization, and resource management. Help to achieve and balance creative and operational goals of the project. Identify production issues and proactively loopback this information to the producer.

**Required Skills and Experience:** * Project management – proven ability in managing projects from concept to completion. * Able to prioritize appropriately and always meet deadlines. * Excellent teamwork – ability to assemble and motivate teams and work effectively with others. * Strong written & verbal communication – good at following directions. * Organization – demonstrate organizational skills, including a strong attention to detail. * Strong problem solving skills. * Excellent conflict resolution and negotiation skills. * Korean language required to support daily dealings with Korean co-production company. Plan and maintain production schedules; Follow up with Producer and supervisors for Artist’s daily quota.