Key Animation Supervisor (Flash)
Description
DHX
Media (Vancouver) Ltd. is an award-winning animation studio, which has produced
over 300 half hours of original children’s shows such as Kid vs. Kat and Martha
Speaks. Employing a team of more than 200 of Canada’s top artists, our studio
is full of talented and inspired professionals who are passionate about
creating quality animation! We have great events like our annual Art Show and
Summer BBQ, extended health benefits, and an in-house gym. Did we mention our
studio is also dog-friendly?
We’re searching
for a Key Animation Supervisor to work with our team on a popular animated series starting in May 2015! You’ll need to
be able to spot and create super strong, expressive storytelling poses and have
a solid understanding of character design, staging, perspective and model.
You’ll also require the ability to clearly and concisely communicate with and mentor artists on your team, so
previous leadership experience is desired. An in-depth knowledge of Flash and
building poses using symbols will be required. Above all, you must be
passionate about the projects you work on, love to draw, and have a desire to
make this show amazing!
Responsibilities
Include:
- Reviewing animatics with Directors and breaking down the board to
distribute to crew;
- Working with crew to ensure that all elements of scenes (e.g. BG,
Posing, FX etc.) are present and maintaining show continuity before the
show moves on to animation;
- Communicating revisions required to key animators/posing artists;
- Meeting set production milestones and deadlines and motivating
your team to do so as well;
- Other tasks as required (which may include producing walk/run or
other cycles, mouthloops/expressions, and creating/maintaining pose
libraries).
Qualifications Include:
- 3+ years of experience as a 2D Animator or Posing Artist;
- An in-depth working knowledge of Flash;
- Experience as an animation supervisor/lead preferred;
- Degree/Diploma from a recognized animation school preferred;
- Ability to motivate and coach a talented and diverse crew;
- Drive, determination and creative problem-solving skills;
- Effective
and professional communication skills;
- Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize.
To apply, send your Resume, Cover Letter and
Portfolio.
Find out more: http://vancouver.dhxmedia.com
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