Do you run into alums in the workplace and does that “Trojan Family” thing hold true for you?

I’ve had the pleasure of working with a handful of alums at Pixar and at my previous jobs. I met a lot of Trojans working in Los Angeles especially, so it feels extra special to meet other alums in the Bay Area and at Pixar where there are fewer far and in between. 

Would you recommend working at a small company before tackling a big brand like Pixar?

In the same way that a professor can make or break your experience in a college course, I truly believe that your boss and direct co-workers can make or break your experience at a company. It’s important to keep that in mind when looking for a job – interviewing is a two-way street.

What makes an ideal collaborator in your space?

The best collaborators are honest, positive, and smart. Honest, meaning it’s important to be realistic and upfront when coordinating deadlines and deciding what is and isn’t possible. Positive, meaning the people I love working with always try to answer with “Yes, and…” And smart: self-explanatory! Production is an ever-changing beast and needs the best and brightest minds to solve problems quickly and effectively.

If you were to go home and say, “Today was a perfect day at work,” what would that look like?

You’re currently working on Cars 3. Based on the spirit of the team and what you’ve seen behind the scenes – what can we expect from the movie?