Director of Operations

Description

 

 Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Work with the Eric Miller Animation team to define, launch, and drive strategic initiatives.

  • Structure and execute operational and strategic initiatives by developing work plans, gathering and synthesizing relevant data, leading analyses and developing final recommendations.

  • Oversees cross-functional teams to get work done.

  • Be the source for market intelligence in the animation, visual effects, and virtual reality space.

  • Drive recommendations through to implementation and results.

  • Prioritize objectives/deliverables to align with business goals and coordinate activities across departmental resources.

  • Assess and analyze the content workflow and provide and implement recommended changes to ensure accurate on-time delivery.

  • Work with cross functional teams responsible for the delivery of assets to Tech Ops clients and recommend changes to improve delivery process which reduces level of effort of all teams involved.

 Requirements:

  • Passion for animation, visual effects, and virtual reality.

  • Bachelor/Master’s degree in business, finance, management, or economics.

  • 7+ years of experience in sales operations/finance within consumer electronics or technology.

  • Understanding of project management, finance, accounting, logistics, and general management.

  • Ability to respond under pressure while thriving in a fast-paced environment.

  • The ability to juggle a heavy project load, prioritizing departmental needs to ensure the timely completion of initiatives.

  • Strong negotiation, planning, organization, communication, problem-solving and leadership skills.

  • Effective at building strong relationships with people across all levels of the organization.

  • Experience with payroll management.

  • Experience with expense management.

  • Strong understanding of off-premise event logistics and requirements.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook).

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.

  • An "always-on” attitude— knows “the start-up life” well.

 

Eric Miller Animation Studios is based in Los Angeles

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