Our client is looking for a talented and enthusiastic LA-based Animation Supervisor. If you are interested in joining the team, we are looking for applicants that have thorough knowledge of Motion Builder, Maya, and the movement of the human body.
As an Animation Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring project quality and the well-being of team members by managing a group of Animators and Leads across multiple projects. The role provides a critical component of the studio’s mission to have a positive and lasting impact.
Responsibilities
? Define and execute the production’s Animation creative and technical strategy.
? Collaborate with Production teams’ planning and bidding animation shot production.
? Work with production management to forecast potential challenges and disruptions to
animation schedules and help implement solutions and timelines with production.
? Design and implement the most efficient ways to execute animation shot production.
? Supervises direct reports on the Animation team, and participates in strategy and decision-making as a member of the department’s leadership group.
? Meets regularly with team members to mentor and offer experienced guidance, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate the team’s best work.
? Manages the career growth and development of direct reports
? Evaluates team members’ goals and objectives and ensures that department goals are being met.
? Develops training opportunities to support the development of team members at the group or individual level.
? Other duties may be assigned
Education and/or Experience:
? 5+ years of directing animation with excellent credentials on AAA games
? Experience in a lead role preferred
? A great eye for style and quality, combines with a deep technical skill set
? Experience in Maya and MOBU is a must
? Motion Capture
? Able to clearly communicate artistic notes to others
? Must be able to take direction and effectively communicate with team
? Strong communication skills in client-facing situations, including but not limited to, email, database tracking, understanding and interpreting creative notes