Production Assistant

Walt Disney Animation Studios is hiring a Production Assistant in Burbank, CA to support the Production Management department across animated feature films, short films, and long-form series. This role sits at the operational core of the production office, handling the day-to-day administrative and logistical work that keeps projects moving through the animation production pipeline. It suits someone early in their career who wants to learn animation production from the inside, working alongside production managers on real studio titles.

About the Role

The Production Assistant works within Production Management at Walt Disney Animation Studios, supporting feature film production, shorts, and episodic or special projects as they move through development and production. A typical day involves coordinating meetings, taking notes, managing food orders, supporting events, and handling production office tasks that keep the department organized and on schedule. The role provides direct exposure to how a major animation studio structures and tracks its productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support across production management on animated feature film and series projects.
• Schedule and prepare materials for production meetings, take accurate notes, and distribute them to the relevant department leads.
• Coordinate food orders, office logistics, and event planning in support of the production team.
• Track production information across spreadsheets and databases, maintaining accuracy as projects evolve through the animation pipeline.
• Communicate cross-departmentally to surface and resolve day-to-day production issues as they arise.
• Handle confidential studio information with discretion, including materials related to unannounced projects and talent.

What You Bring

• A genuine interest in animation production management and how an animation studio pipeline operates.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Docs.
• Experience with production tracking software such as Shotgun or ShotGrid is a plus.
• Previous experience in a production office, agency, or project management environment is preferred, with Disney experience a bonus.
• Education or professional background in animation is considered favorably.
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred for this full-time position.

Why This Role

Walt Disney Animation Studios produces some of the most widely distributed animated features in the world, and a Production Assistant role here offers direct exposure to how those projects are built and managed from the inside. The pay rate for this role in Burbank, CA is $23.82 per hour, with select benefits available including medical and financial options. For anyone looking to build a career in animation production management, this is a rare entry point into a major studio with a substantial production slate.

Apply now for the Production Assistant role at Walt Disney Animation Studios and take your first step into feature film production at one of the industry’s most established animation studios.