Animation Supervisor; DNEG Animation

Position: Animation Supervisor (DNEG Animation)
Key Responsibilities /

Job Duties

Directly managing any leads on the show to subsequently allow them to delegate effectively and do their job to creative and technical Responsibilities
Delivering creative realisation to the Animation Director and ensuring creative continuity across a Show
Interpreting the creative vision of the Animation Director and providing a clear creative brief to each artist
Providing creative and technical leadership, support and feedback for the crew
Managing approval statuses for Animation submissions
Attending department and show Production Technology meetings
Delivering the output of the department to the required quality standards with a view to continually raising the bar
Adhering to consistent department workflows and processes
Staying current with Animation department pipelines and workflows
Maintaining a good knowledge of anatomy and muscle dynamics
Continuous self development
Maintaining department documentation

Job Requirements / Must Haves

Extensive experience animating at a high level in Feature animation ( 7 years +)
Have served in a Lead Animator role over 3 feature length productions.
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Strong technical knowledge of MAYA and strong fundamental knowledge of other departments.

Experience with scheduling, bidding and casting shots.

About You

Ability to effectively communicate with animators including those with little technical knowledge as well as very technical production technology teams
Organised, proactive, goal oriented and a self-starter
A team player and excellent communicator, with a keenness for collaboration
Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software
Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines