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JD Nathanson

JD Nathanson

Los Angeles

Summary

Driven production leader with proven success in feature animation. Excel at creative collaboration, narrative storytelling, project management, and workflow optimization, finding solutions that bolster artistic vision and balance stakeholder needs. Possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, enabling success in fast-paced environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Production Manager

Paramount Animation
Los Angeles
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented unique editorial and layout pipeline for 2D/CG integrated production style.
  • Oversaw story, editorial, and script production teams, providing lead support for artists and editors.
  • Built and maintained comprehensive production schedules, establishing screening milestones and records.
  • Managed delivery of story reels and editorial changes to align with production timelines.
  • Coordinated creative changes based on studio reviews and screening deadlines in collaboration with departments.
  • Proposed innovative narrative strategies to enhance storytelling while considering production requirements.
  • Organized stunt choreography records to serve as animation references for downstream production needs.

Associate Production Manager

DreamWorks Animation
Los Angeles
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw team of story, editorial, and script production staff while providing lead support to story artists and editors.
  • Managed delivery of story reels and editorial changes, ensuring alignment with production schedules across departments.
  • Collaborated daily with producer, directors, and writers on creative development at story and script level.
  • Pitched innovative concepts to advance storytelling while addressing production requirements.
  • Coordinated production records for dialogue, music, and choreography to facilitate timely sequence handoffs into animation.
  • Maintained legal clearance for scripts, pictures, and music on a weekly basis.

Front-End Production Supervisor

DreamWorks Animation
Los Angeles
02.2020 - 06.2021

Provided front-end production support for four features in pre-production stages.

Managed coordination of multiple front-end departments to ensure timely completion of story and art materials.

Facilitated movement of materials through development and approval phases for executive review.

Established and maintained production schedules for multiple projects in collaboration with PM and producer.

Assisted in creative development at story and script levels for franchise and original projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature

Brown University
Providence, RI
05-2016

Certificate - Film Production

University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
08-2015

Some College (No Degree) - Animation

Rhode Island School of Design
Providence, RI

Skills

  • Production management
  • Schedule coordination
  • Script development
  • Storyboarding
  • Video editing
  • Script analysis
  • Editorial oversight
  • Creative collaboration
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Project planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Script coordination
  • Proficient in Adobe Suite

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited

Certification

DreamWorks Animation - Creative Production Mentorship Program (2023 Class)

Timeline

Associate Production Manager

Paramount Animation
01.2024 - Current

Associate Production Manager

DreamWorks Animation
06.2021 - 06.2023

Front-End Production Supervisor

DreamWorks Animation
02.2020 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Comparative Literature

Brown University

Certificate - Film Production

University of California, Los Angeles

Some College (No Degree) - Animation

Rhode Island School of Design
JD Nathanson