Animation Supervisor

Description

You have:

• Manage a team of animators within established timeframes
• Assign tasks, supervise and review the work of the Animation team providing creative and technical coaching of team members
• Help set the animation quality bar for the studio and each project
• Work closely with the rigging/character modeling teams to maximize our animation and character performance potential
• Actively promote and communicate sound solutions to technical and creative issues related to animation
• Maintain and communicate a strong knowledge of innovative production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to project goals
• Mentor and lead by example less experienced artists, providing them with support, guidance, and instruction in areas that provide for their artistic and professional growth
• Meet project deadlines/milestones, as set by the production department
• Organise team/department meetings where necessary
• Consistently exercises sound judgment in all areas of performance
• Demonstrate a broad range of character animation and acting skills. This includes a deep understanding of the principles of animation, and how to best employ those principles to create performance that supports both the characters and story goals of the show.

• Minimum five years experience in VFX Animation production 
• Three or more titles as an Animation Supervisor or 5 as a Lead Animator
• A solid grasp on the principles of motion, timing, anticipation, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward/inverse kinematics, and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation
• A creative eye and aesthetic judgement with a deep understanding of the principles of cinematography, composition and cinematic design
• A vast understanding of anatomy, rigging, CG lighting, rendering, compositing 
• Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms
• Positive attitude and proven interpersonal skills
• Strong technical mind
• Great creative sensibilities
• Strong work ethic with a "get it done" attitude
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Solid time-management skills and ability to multitask across multiple projects
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines
• Expert knowledge of Maya required
• Willingness to learn new things
• Assist production in other parts of the pipeline if needed
• Experience with RV and Motion Capture is preferable