Animation Supervisor

3 Days ago • 8-10 Years • Animation

About the job

Summary

The Animation Supervisor collaborates with the director on the animation's creative and aesthetic approach, directing character performance, reviewing animation to meet performance expectations, and managing footage quotas. Responsibilities include supervising and reviewing animation submissions, ensuring quality and style consistency, providing technical setup input for models, offering constructive feedback on character rigging, assessing prospective candidates, collaborating on hiring decisions, formalizing animator training and mentoring, handling performance reviews, and occasionally performing hands-on shot work and providing reference performances. This hybrid role requires 2-3 days onsite and occasional work from home.
Must have:
  • 8+ years VFX experience
  • Supervisory experience
  • Expert in Maya
  • Creative eye for animation quality
  • Excellent communication skills
Good to have:
  • Technical expertise in other software
  • Motion capture experience
Not hearing back from companies?
Unlock the secrets to a successful job application and accelerate your journey to your next opportunity.

Job Posting Title:

Animation Supervisor

Req ID:

10108093

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Animation Supervisor collaborates with the director in the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation, while maintaining character performance direction and reviewing the animation to deliver the expected and desired performance.

What You’ll Do

  • Supervise and review the animation submissions to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage quotas
  • Insure and maintain the quality and style of the character performance and acting continuity across the project
  • Review the work of the animation teams on a regular basis and approve shots for submission
  • Provide input for the technical setup of the models to be animated
  • Provide those engaged in the character rigging process with constructive feedback on performance specific requirements so as to ensure consistency and avoid production issues
  • Assess the work of prospective animation candidates for the hiring process and collaborate with Production Management on hiring decisions
  • Provide input to formalize training and mentoring of animators to ensure all crew members are appropriately skilled and production-ready
  • Provide input on the mentoring and training of the animation crew in performing tasks relative to the overall professional development of the animators. This includes handling performance review processes and performance management issues.
  • Occasionally may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team

What We’re Looking For

  • At least eight years of relevant professional VFX experience and at least a college level diploma or higher in computer graphics, fine arts, design, or photography, or related field; OR at least 10 years of relevant professional VFX experience
  • Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory or consulting capacity on several animation productions
  • Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the animation
  • Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver and an exceptional communicator
  • Expert knowledge of various software applications. Maya is a necessity. Technical expertise is a plus.
  • Must be able to communicate to the animation crew and production team accurately and effectively
     
The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$195,000 to C$240,000 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-12-04
View Full Job Description
$150.0K - $185.0K/yr (Outscal est.)
$167.5K/yr avg.
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

About The Company

From classic animated features and exhilarating theme park attractions to cutting edge sports coverage, and the hottest shows on television, The Walt Disney Company has been making magic since 1923, creating unforgettable stories that connect with audiences around the world. And we’re just getting started!

The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

What is #LifeAtDisney like? It’s a series of magical moments with cast members and employees developing and telling our stories in the most innovative ways. Whether it’s a day spent as a Disney VoluntEAR, or celebrating the release of a new interactive experience, retail product or movie, our days are filled with the knowledge that we are creating entertainment experiences the whole family can enjoy. Follow @DisneyCareers on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for a peek behind-the-curtain, and discover how you could connect to a world of stories with Disney!

British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

California, United States (On-Site)

New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

Maharashtra, India (On-Site)

New South Wales, Australia (On-Site)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

View All Jobs

Level Up Your Career in Game Development!

Transform Your Passion into Profession with Our Comprehensive Courses for Aspiring Game Developers.

Job Common Plug