Senior Animator

Description

Starz Animation, Toronto, one of Canada’s largest 3D Animation Studios, is currently in production on Miramax Film’s major animation movie, “Gnomeo and Juliet”. Directed by Kelly Asbury and with music and lyrics by legendary songwriting team ELTON JOHN & BERNIE TAUPIN, this animated feature will be released in 2011.
Position Description: Senior Animator
For: Gnomeo and Juliet

Reports to Supervising Animator and Head of Animation

• Manage animation team – including
assigning shots, ensuring quotas and
deadlines are met and Director’s
vision is adhered to
• Ensure that quality of animation meets
standards set out by Director
• Liaise and consult with supervisors of
other departments to discuss workflow
and issues that arise
• Ensure that editorial cut meets the
vision of the Director
• Assign work to animators, keeping in
mind specific strengths and weaknesses
• Direct and instruct animators on
character performance and timing
• Ensure continuity across entire show
• Required to complete assigned
animation sequences