Episodic Director

Brown Bag Films are actively seeking a unique Episodic Director to join us on an exciting preschool animation series which is already receiving strong acclaim, in its second series.

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

At Brown Bag Films, 'We Love Animation™.’ Equally our Episodic Director will be passionate about the animation world with a proven knowledge of 3D Animation pipeline, ideally having 5+ years of experience working on a CG series or feature production. You will be an excellent communicator, have strong attention to detail, ultimately using your multi-tasking capabilities in a highly creative and client driven environment

Role Requirements:

• Partnering with the Supervising Director, you will participate in all creative aspects and in all phases of the production to achieve the overall completion of a CG Episodic TV show. You will be a trusted pair of hands with strong creative vision

• You will lead animatics and deliver assigned episodes through HD delivery
• Possessing a strong consultative focus on scripting, you will work to advise script writers/co-ordinators and carry out of all customary revisions;
• Your budgetary and scheduling skill set will be reliable and on target. You will work closely with production teams and clients to enable the preparation of a proper, comprehensive, detailed budget and schedule for the production
• You will collaboratively assist in pre-production with all necessary preparations for the production in accordance with the approved budget and schedule
• A key focus will be to direct the photography and recordings of the production as efficiently and economically as possible and in accordance with the final shooting script, budget and schedule.
• Our In House Post Production facility is second to none. Our Episodic Director will work both during and after completion of the principal photography and recording of the production, to organise and supervise the cutting, editing, post-synchronizing, scoring, dubbing, special and optical effects and titling, and the production of any retakes, added or substituted scenes of the production or cover shots

Person Specification

• Ideally we would like to see 5+ years of industry experience, preferably in CG animation for game cinematics, TV, or film.
• Prior directorial experience essential, ideally in a series
• Proven skills in storyboarding, animation camera composition, storytelling and animation timing required.
• Working knowledge of CG animation, post production techniques & terminology required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Film, Art or related field strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills coupled with trusted communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal). Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff and management.
• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high pressure environment while meeting strict TV deadlines.

Traditional portfolio and reel demonstrating drawing skills and work experience required.

Contract type: Fixed Contract