Animation – Team Lead

5 Months ago • 4-5 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Xentrix Studios is seeking a talented Animation Team Lead to join their production team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animation principles and experience leading a team of animators. Responsibilities include working closely with directors and animation supervisors, assisting with shot breakdown and assignments, conducting team meetings, ensuring work quality and efficiency, and mentoring less experienced artists. The position requires a broad range of character animation and acting skills, a deep understanding of character rigging and animation pipelines, and proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software.
Must have:
  • Broad range of character animation skills
  • Deep understanding of animation principles
  • Experience leading animation teams
  • Proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
Good to have:
  • Background in traditional animation
  • Art degree (Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics)
  • Experience with children's animation

Job Details

Xentrix Studios is hiring Animators to join our production team in Bangalore. We require talented men and women who show exceptional understanding of Animation as a story telling and entertaining medium. The position offers a chance to work in a creative environment to produce children’s animated TV series and content for other mediums such as Feature Films, Theme Parks and Games. Good knowledge of weight, locomotion, anatomy, dialogue, acting, appeal is a must. If you have a good sense of humor, that's a plus. We are all set to welcome artists who will contribute with their skills and will also provide ideas for creating mesmerizing visuals.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with Directors and Animation Supervisors

Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors

Assist Supervisor with shot breakdown, assignments and planning

Conduct team meetings to relay project scope, assignments, relay responsibilities suitable to the skill level and complexity of the assignments.

Ensure work quality is consistent and work efficiency is optimal.

Monitors and motivates the team to ensure that all deadlines are met.

Maintain and communicate a strong knowledge of innovative production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to project goals.

Actively promote and communicate sound solutions to technical and design issues related to animation.

Mentor less experienced artists, providing them with support, guidance and instruction in areas that provide for their artistic and professional growth.

Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and change of requirements

Meet project deadlines/milestones, as set by the production department

Consistently exercises sound judgment in all areas of performance.

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

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

A deep understanding of character rigging. This includes a fundamental understanding of the technical processes involved, functionality and requirements.

A thorough understanding of animation pipelines and the processes involved from the conceptual phase to implementation

Experience and proficiency in Maya or equivalent 3D software required

Self-motivated, good communication and leadership skills, a great team-player attitude

Background in traditional hand-drawn / stop-motion animation would be a plus

Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred

Visual demonstration (Show reel: QuickTime or web link preferred) of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging.

At least 4-5 years’ experience as an Animation Lead for TV series (Preferably Children’s series & International Productions) / Feature / video games.

Referrals from Animation Director / Supervisors required

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About The Company

Xentrix Studios is an artist-driven studio, which means that the heart of what we do comes from your unique talents! We are always excited to hear from those who have sharp animation skills, a passion for great design, and a story to tell the world. Xentrix is your microphone, time to step up!
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