Emeryville, CA Production Jobs

Job Summary:

The Senior Associate, Talent Management is a member of the DEIB and Talent Development Team and reports to the Director of DEIB & Talent Development. This role will work closely with the Director to design and manage the Studio's performance management process, upward feedback, and employee engagement survey. Additionally, this role will work closely with our Manager for Leadership and Team Development to design training related to our talent management efforts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with *** People Partners and Senior Leaders to:
• Design and implement the Studio's performance evaluation process utilizing best practices for inclusive assessment of employee performance
• Manage the implementation of Upward Feedback surveys for shows
• Design and execute the Studio's employee engagement survey and help identify key areas of improvement that i *** uence on-going Studio goals
• Co-create learning programs designed to provide managers with performance management skills for impactful feedback/growth conversations that drive employee engagement.
• Support annual People programs that enable rewards differentiation based on performance, recognition programs, and guide employees' growth and development.
• Execute creative campaign and programs to socialize Studio leadership expectations and values
• Manage all calibration sessions to prepare the Studio to navigate the performance evaluation process and review employee engagement data
• Regularly evaluate our processes for effectiveness, inclusion, and equity through intentional feedback mechanisms
  Advise the Manager of Leadership & Team Development on potential topics for future development offerings based on engagement survey data
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding process changes
• Represent the Studio at critical meetings with *** and *** Enterprise stakeholders

S****S

• 5-7 years of human resources or organizational development experience
• Experience designing and executing complex processes in collaboration with various organizational stakeholders
• Outstanding communication skills; must be a direct and thoughtful communicator
• Proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships across a highly matrixed organization and with diverse groups and individuals
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to use data to drive organizational decision
• Ability to help others make sense of data
• Strong understanding of how to build inclusive HR programs like performance and employee engagement
• Strong operational skills, detail oriented, and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $95,880.00 to $124,080.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

About *** Animation *** :

*** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "****•E," "Up," "Toy Story 3," "Brave," "Inside Out," and "Coco." Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

Our Software R&D team is responsible for developing *** 's in-house and open-source software. Working with both artists and engineers, we build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach. One of our flagship tools is Presto, *** 's Academy Award-winning in-house digital content creation application used on all of our films. We are looking for a Software Engineer to join the team that develops and maintains the execution engine and in-memory scene representation at the heart of Presto. You will collaborate with us in a multi-functional team to extend the feature set and improve the performance of this important software stack, as well as pave the way for its open-source debut in OpenUSD. Are you enthusiastic about software architecture and API design? Do you love writing high-performance and high-quality C++ code, and are you interested in learning how to apply your multithreading and parallel programming skills? If so, we would love to have you on the team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to world-class 3D graphics software applications and frameworks that enable and support *** 's film production
• Profile performance-critical code paths and creatively optimize algorithms to enhance interactive user experiences
• Demonstrate the drive to root-cause challenges that arise from evolving and modifying software that is heavily exercised in an active production environment
• Collaborate with a team of engineers, technical artists, QA, build support and project management
• Work closely with other teams to plan and develop user-facing features that help our artists push boundaries, as well as libraries and APIs that enhance the capabilities of our software

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Start with a strong understanding of C++ that you continually expand upon. Have exposure to modern C++ and experience with the STL
• Take pride and passion in crafting high-quality code with attention to detail, readability and performance in mind
• Understand the importance of following good engineering practices, and demonstrate a desire to get to the bottom of complex bugs and behaviors
• Build software holistically: From planning and proposal to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
• Find fulfillment in designing and implementing APIs and frameworks that form the foundation of many user-facing workflows across many film production departments
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished technicians, and draw inspiration from amazing artists
• Have the ability to listen well and communicate clearly and succinctly
• Two or more years of professional experience, and degree in Computer Science (or equivalent education)

The hiring range for this position in Emeryville is $143,140.00 to $185,240.00 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

About *** Animation *** :

*** Animation *** , a wholly owned subsidiary of *** , is an Academy Award®-winning film studio with world-renoinswned technical, creative and production capabilities in the art of computer animation. The Northern California studio has created some of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time, including "Toy Story," "Monsters, Inc.," "Cars," "The Incredibles," "Ratatouille," "****•E," "Up," "Toy Story 3," "Brave," "Inside Out," and "Coco." Its movies have won 35 Academy Awards® and have grossed more than $13 billion at the worldwide box office to date.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Summary:

Our Software R&D department (Tools) is responsible for developing *** 's in-house and open-source software. We work very closely with both artists and engineers to build innovative filmmaking tools that enable our film production and continuously extend artistic reach. As a Software Engineer on the Application Framework team, you will work on developing and improving the software framework that underpins many of our custom, in-house, film-making applications like Presto. You will be part of a multi-functional team of developers and UI/UX designers, and help craft and implement robust, easy-to-maintain code. Are you enthusiastic about modular, extensible software architecture and API design? Do you love writing high-quality C++ code, and do you get excited by collaborating with designers to bring user interfaces to life? If so, we would love to have you on the team!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to world-class 3D graphics software applications and frameworks that enable and support *** 's film production
  
• Collaborate with a team of engineers, designers, technical artists, QA, build support and project management
  
• Closely follow designs and human interface guidelines created in collaboration with our designers and bring user interfaces to life
  
• Turn common user interface and workflow patterns into reusable software frameworks, and help ensure a consistent experience for our artists and technical users
  
• Join forces with valued external partners, and help improve applications deployed with our open-source USD distribution
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A strong understanding of C++ that you are continually expanding upon
  
• Experience with Python and exposure to how C++ datatypes and functions are exposed to Python
  
• Interest in and prior experience with Qt or a comparable software framework for creating graphical user interfaces
  
• A passion for crafting high-quality code with attention to detail, readability and performance in mind
  
• A high bar when it comes to engineering methodologies, like writing maintainable code, providing good documentation and embracing automated testing
  
• Experience building software holistically: From planning and proposal to implementation, testing, optimization and deployment
  
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where you exchange knowledge with accomplished peers, and draw inspiration from amazing artists and designers
  
• The ability to listen well and communicate clearly and succinctly
  
• Two or more years of professional experience
  
• Able to work hybrid work model (3 times a week on campus)
  

OTHER VALUABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with UI/UX designers in a professional environment or project-based setting
  
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent professional experience or education
  

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About *** Animation *** :

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About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .
*** Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
This position is with *** Inc., which is part of a business segment we call *** Animation *** .
*** Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.