Production Supervisor – DreamWorks Feature Animation

Job Overview

• Company Name – DreamWorks Animation (NBCUniversal)
• Location: 1000 Flower St, Glendale, California, United States
• Business Segment: Universal Film / DreamWorks Animation
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Work Mode: Hybrid
• Salary Range – $94,900 – $105,000 per year
• Work Requirement – Hybrid (Currently 3 days/week; 4 days/week starting Jan 5, 2026)

The Role: Tactical Leadership at DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation is looking for adventurous dreamers and tactical leaders to join our feature film production team in Glendale. As a Production Supervisor, you are the engine of the department, responsible for the tactical execution of the schedule while managing artists to reach their full potential.

You will navigate the complex journey of filmmaking by partnering with Department Heads to ensure that artistic dreams meet the reality of production deadlines.

At DreamWorks, we pride ourselves on being global leaders in high-quality, award-winning animation. We value non-traditional paths to success and believe that transparency, trust, and frequent communication yield the best creative results.

If you are passionate about building immersive new worlds and lead with empathy and precision, you are invited to join us in #livingthedream.

Core Responsibilities: Schedule and Workflow

The Production Supervisor is the primary architect of the department’s day-to-day operations. Your tactical oversight ensures that the film stays on track and on budget.

• Schedule Management: You will manage the department schedule, track labor weeks, and coordinate day-to-day workflows. This includes creating internal schedules and staffing requirements while highlighting critical assumptions or vulnerabilities.

• Budget Oversight: Working alongside the APM, PM, or AP, you help ensure department schedules and budgets remain updated as changes occur in the film’s production flow. You are responsible for approving and managing overtime within your assigned departments.

• Artist Casting: In collaboration with Department Heads, you will cast assignments and issue deadlines, ensuring that the work’s complexity aligns with the established budget and schedule.

• Goal Tracking: You manage the department to 8-week goals, looking ahead to ensure weekly quotas, achievements, and inventory expectations are consistently met.

• Strategy and Problem Solving: You will strategize with upper management and other Production Supervisors to resolve efficiency issues or inventory overages, offering solutions for problems impacting the budget.

• Reporting: You are responsible for building and maintaining reports that clearly illustrate both department-wide and individual artist productivity.

Leadership and Team Development

As the primary Production Supervisor person within the department, you serve as a coach and mentor to the production staff.

• Supervision: You supervise and coach Production Coordinators and Production Assistants, ensuring they are well-trained and prepared for daily tasks.

• Performance Reviews: Partnering with the Department Head, you provide timely performance feedback and drive the annual review process for the crew.

• Conflict Resolution: You navigate and resolve departmental conflicts, working with Human Resources when additional support or guidance is required.

• Dailies Management: You ensure dailies are efficient and that the production staff provides clear framing of progress against quota goals and previous notes.

• Hiring and Wrap: You may participate in the interviewing and hiring process and will work on the creation of Post-Mortem and wrap book materials at the end of production.

Communication and Culture

The Production Supervisor sets the day-to-day tone for the department, fostering an environment where creativity and productivity thrive.

• Cultural Strategy: You are responsible for the day-to-day tone in support of the studio’s cultural strategy, promoting a positive and motivating work environment.

• Representation: You represent the department in weekly production meetings, reporting progress and discussing solutions to any issues impeding the workflow.

• Director Approvals: You attend Director approval meetings and help drive the agenda to ensure artistic goals are reached.

• Engagement: You perform regular check-ins with the crew, such as walk-arounds, to maintain open lines of communication.

Qualifications and Technical Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must balance high-level organizational skills with strong interpersonal abilities.

• Experience: Preferred 5+ years of experience as a Production Coordinator in an animation or film environment.

• Relationship Building: Demonstrated ability to effectively foster relationships across various levels of a studio.

• Scheduling Expertise: Ability to build and manage complex, department-specific production schedules.

• Software Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gmail is required. Knowledge of production tracking databases, specifically Autodesk Flow Production Tracking (ShotGrid), is highly preferred.

• Environment: Demonstrated ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced, deadline-driven production environment.

Hybrid Work Policy

This position is based in Glendale, CA, and follows a hybrid schedule.

• Current Requirement: Minimum of three days per week in the office.

• Starting January 5, 2026: Minimum of four days per week in the office.

• The Company reserves the right to adjust in-office requirements based on production needs.

Inclusivity and Industry Statistics

DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal are equal-opportunity employers. We believe our strength lies in our differences and value the diverse experiences our talent brings to the table.

The animation industry has seen significant growth in production management roles. According to the Animation Guild’s 2024 Wage Survey, production management staff (including Coordinators and Supervisors) now make up approximately 18% of the unionized workforce in major Los Angeles animation studios.

Furthermore, industry diversity reports indicate that women hold roughly 55% of production management positions in top-tier studios, reflecting a strong trend toward gender parity in the tactical leadership space.

DreamWorks continues to support these trends by offering equal employment opportunities regardless of race, gender, disability, or background.

Application and Selection Process

NBCUniversal’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all. The selection process may include:

1. Application Review: Ensuring your experience as a Production Coordinator aligns with department needs.

2. Interviews: External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Glendale location prior to a hiring decision.

3. Background Check: NBCUniversal considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance.

Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require support during the recruitment process, you may request a reasonable accommodation via AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.

Conclusion

As a Production Supervisor at DreamWorks, you are more than a scheduler; you are a facilitator of dreams. You provide the structure that allows artists to create the world-class stories our fans love. If you are ready to manage high-stakes schedules and lead a talented crew in Glendale, we want to hear from you.