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About this Role and our Studio 

Disney Television Animation (DTVA) has over 40 years of legacy as a top producer of kids & family entertainment. Our work is integral to The Walt Disney Company, bringing Disney-branded characters and stories to families’ homes across the globe.  

DTVA creates both long-form and short-form content spanning traditional 2D, rig-based 2D, CG (preschool), CG (premium), and stop-motion. We create shows in a broad range of unique and innovative styles, and we aim to match the right talent with the right production in terms of skill and artistic style. 

By submitting an application for this Animation Timer role, you may be considered for any Animation Timer positions that arise until the expiration date provided.  

This evergreen job posting will expire on April 30, 2026.  

What you will do

The main responsibility for the Animation Timer is to ensure that the Director and Executive Producer’s overall creative vision for the timing of the show is understood by the studio producing the animation through completion of timing on the x-sheets (exposure sheets).  Responsibilities include:

Using the animatic and storyboards as a guide, works out the timing of the dialogue and the overall action.

• Indicates lip assignment 
• Delivers finished x-sheets per scheduled deadline to either the Timing Supervisor or Director 
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Animation departments 
• Knowledge of Traditional Animation and CG Animation pipelines 
• Working knowledge of Track Read and Animatic for problem solving 
• Familiarity with breadth of layout, background and slugging
• Ability to produce approximately 90-100ft/day (depending on complexity of series) 
• Capable of identifying board adjustment 
• Alignment with style and sensibility of show 
• Flexibility in a fast-paced environment  
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills 

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 

Job Location

• This is a fully on-site role based in Glendale, CA.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

The pay rate for this role in California is $49.43 to $61.01 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Television Animation.

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