Development Coordinator / EA

Job Title: Development Coordinator

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Reports To: SVP, Head of Development

Overview

Locksmith Animation is seeking a proactive and creative self-starter to be a Development Coordinator and EA in their West LA office.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Coordinator Duties:

  • Work closely with the SVP of Development, Directors, and Development Production Manager to support the needs of the team within development projects assigned.
  • Provide creative support on projects, including: taking and distributing comprehensive notes in story meetings and brainstorms; helping shape presentations; building and maintaining Miro boards; pulling art reference; conducting character and thematic research etc.
  • Provide logistical support on projects, including: booking travel for talent and providing itineraries; scheduling and managing preparations for meetings; coordinating NDAs; creating and maintaining project folders for written materials, notes and art etc.
  • Read and provide coverage for writing samples and potential new projects.
  • Maintain and distribute the development slate grid, ensuring information is accurate and up to date.
  • Log information into the talent and submissions database in concert with the development executives and London based EA.

Executive Assistant Duties:

  • Provide day-to-day support for the SVP, Head of Development
  • Calendar support (in multiple time zones), call handling, prepping materials/presentations for upcoming meetings, keeping SVP, Head of Development on schedule
  • Handle all travel management for the SVP, Head of Development
  • Booking and following status of domestic and international hotel, flights, car, rail and related
  • Creating and maintaining travel itineraries
  • Includes all expense report processing
  • Light EA support to the on-site Director (pre-greenlight) as needed

Other duties as needed

Postion Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of industry experience with an interest in animation
  • Previous EA support to a senior executive necessary
  • College coursework / degree preferred
  • Previous experience in animation, entertainment, pop-culture or production/development/ filmmaking or interest in industry ideal
  • Strong proven proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Teams) required
  • Knowledge of Keynote helpful
  • Solid understanding of screenplay structure and analysis
  • Exceptional attention to detail and follow-through, the ability to function under pressure and to meet deadlines with a sense of initiative and accountability
  • Professionalism, flexibility, and prioritization when multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment with teams in multiple locations
  • Able to effectively communicate and work collaboratively with all levels of creative talent and management
  • Previous experience preparing meeting materials and presentations a must
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Proven work in an environment requiring utmost discretion and confidentiality
  • Highly organized, solution and detail oriented with ability to multi-task and anticipate problems and conflicts in advance
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interface with varied levels of internal and external management, talent, and staff
  • Experience working in, and a positive attitude towards, a dynamic business environment
  • Excellent organization and analytical skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate multi-national office dynamics
  • Must be able to work on site 4-5 days per week
  • Willingness to travel from time to time (within Europe or to the US) if needed

Compensation and Benefits:

The range for this hourly position, experience dependent, is between $28 to $31 per hour.

In addition to salary, full-time employees receive a company funded benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401k plan with employer match.

About Locksmith Animation:

Locksmith Animation is a top-tier animation studio that develops and produces high quality features and series from their hubs in the UK and the US. With a proven leadership team that brings depth of experience from the likes of: Pixar, Illumination, Aardman and Blue Sky, the Company is a trusted partner to major distributors in delivering smart, relevant and entertaining stories to audiences around the world. The Company’s first film Ron’s Gone Wrong was released by 20th Century and Disney to critical acclaim in 2021. Their second film That Christmas, written by Richard Curtis, launched on Netflix in December 2024. Locksmith is currently in production on Bad Fairies as part of their first look deal with Warner Bros.

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