TrueShort - Creative Executive, Animation
Requirements
• Experience in animation development, creative development, current programming, producing, writing, or a similar creative role • Exceptional story instincts and the ability to quickly identify what is and is not working within a concept, script, or cut • Experience developing projects from initial concept through series bible, scripts, and production • Experience evaluating pitches, scripts, books, intellectual property, or other creative material • Strong understanding of character development, story structure, comedy, pacing, tone, worldbuilding, and episodic storytelling • Experience giving clear, thoughtful, and actionable notes to writers, filmmakers, and other creative collaborators • Strong visual taste and the ability to collaborate with designers and artists to establish the visual identity of a series • Comfortable reviewing and providing creative feedback on editing, music, sound, and other elements of post-production • Strong knowledge of the current animation, television, film, and streaming landscape • Curiosity around emerging AI creative tools and an interest in how new technology can change the way stories are developed and produced • Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously at different stages of development and production • Comfortable making decisions, taking ownership, and independently driving projects forward • Highly communicative and collaborative, with the judgment to know when to make a decision independently and when to bring in the broader team • Comfortable working in a fast-moving studio environment where creative and production processes are constantly evolving • Passion for discovering emerging writers, artists, filmmakers, creators, and overlooked intellectual property
Responsibilities
• Develop original animated series from initial concept through outline, show bible, episode development, and an initial 10-episode series • Originate and pitch new concepts that align with TrueShort’s creative mission, audience, and programming strategy • Evaluate incoming pitches, scripts, concepts, and intellectual property and provide a clear creative recommendation on whether TrueShort should develop, acquire, or pass on the project • Identify undervalued, overlooked, or underutilized intellectual property that could be adapted into compelling animated series • Identify writers, creators, artists, filmmakers, designers, and other creative talent who could contribute to individual projects or the broader creative team • Work closely with writers to develop series concepts, characters, worlds, episode engines, season arcs, and comprehensive show bibles • Work with the visual design team to explore, identify, and ultimately approve the visual language and style for each series • Review cuts throughout production and provide notes and revisions on story, pacing, performances, visuals, editing, and overall execution • Review and approve music, score, sound design, and other audio elements to ensure they support the intended tone and storytelling of each series • Fully own assigned series creatively from development through release, independently driving decision-making and ensuring the creative vision is maintained throughout production • Work closely with the Production Manager to stay current on production schedules, episode deadlines, delivery dates, and any production issues affecting assigned series • Provide updates during the weekly Creative staff meeting on development status, upcoming decisions, production progress, creative concerns, and major milestones across assigned projects • Stay current on the television, film, animation, streaming, and digital media landscape, including emerging genres, creators, formats, and audience trends • Stay closely informed on rapidly evolving AI media technologies, creative tools, and production capabilities, and consider how new developments can expand what is creatively possible • Collaborate with the broader creative team on slate strategy, programming priorities, new genres, and future areas of expansion • Help establish creative standards, development processes, and best practices as the studio and animation slate continue to scale
Benefits
• Full-time role • Los Angeles / in-person • Opportunity for producing credits across original series • Significant opportunity for growth and increased creative leadership responsibility • This is an opportunity to join at an early stage and have a meaningful role in shaping both individual series and the broader creative identity of the studio. • You’ll work closely with the Chief Creative Officer, company leadership, and a growing network of writers, filmmakers, artists, and other creators while independently owning projects from an initial idea through development, production, and release. • A brief overview of your experience in animation, development, or kids and family content • Examples of animated projects, series, films, or other properties you have helped develop or oversee • Examples of projects you have helped shepherd from concept through production, if applicable
Apply in one click
Upload My Resume
Drop here or click to browse · Tap to choose · PDF, DOCX, DOC, RTF, TXT