Amanda Jones
About Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones is a Production Department Manager at Pixar Animation Studios, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in script supervision and production across various animation studios, including Dreamworks Animation and Blue Sky Studios.
Work at Pixar Animation Studios
Amanda Jones has been employed at Pixar Animation Studios since 2013. She currently serves as the Production Department Manager, a position she has held since 2017. In addition to her managerial role, she has worked as a Script Supervisor on an untitled project. Prior to her current roles, she was a Script Supervisor for the film Monsters University from 2010 to 2013. Her extensive experience at Pixar has contributed to the studio's reputation for high-quality animated films.
Previous Employment in Animation
Before joining Pixar, Amanda Jones held various positions in the animation industry. She worked at Dreamworks Animation as a Script and Editorial Coordinator for Over the Hedge from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, she served as a Script Coordinator for How To Train Your Dragon in 2006 and as a Script and Story Coordinator for Flushed Away from 2004 to 2005. Her experience also includes a role as an Editorial Coordinator at Blue Sky Studios from 2007 to 2010.
Education and Expertise
Amanda Jones earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Graceland University, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. This educational background has provided her with a foundation in business principles, which she applies in her management and coordination roles within the animation industry.
Background in the Arts
Amanda Jones began her career in the arts as a House Manager at The Glimmerglass Festival in 2001. This role marked her entry into the entertainment industry, where she developed skills in management and coordination that would later benefit her in animation. Her early experiences laid the groundwork for her subsequent positions in major animation studios.