Associate Animation Supervisor

2 Months ago • 8-10 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

The Associate Animation Supervisor at ILM Mumbai collaborates with directors to define the creative vision for animation, ensuring high-quality character performance and adherence to project style guides. Responsibilities include supervising and reviewing animation submissions, maintaining performance standards, providing technical input on model setup and rigging, assessing animation candidate submissions for hiring, and mentoring team members. The role requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication, and expert knowledge of animation software (Maya is a must). Hands-on shot work and motion capture reference performances may also be required.
Must have:
  • 8+ years VFX experience
  • Expert in Maya
  • Supervisory experience
  • Creative and critical eye
  • Excellent communication
Good to have:
  • Technical expertise in VFX software
  • Experience with motion capture

Job Details

Job Posting Title:

Associate Animation Supervisor

Req ID:

10116119

Job Description:

ILM Mumbai Associate Animation Supervisor The Animation Supervisor works with directors in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. They also maintain the character performance direction and review the animation to deliver the expected and desired performance.

Primary Responsibilities

● Supervises and reviews the animation submissions to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage quotas.

● Works closely with the director in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation.

● Ensures and maintains the quality and style of the character performance and acting continuity across the project.

● Responsible for reviewing the work of the animation teams on a regular basis and approving shots for submission.

● Provides 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 work 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.

● Provides 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. Required Skills / Technical Competencies

● 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.

● 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 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Mumbai

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Mumbai

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Mumbai, India

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-03-12

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