SUPERVISEUR(E) DE L'ANIMATION | ANIMATION SUPERVISOR

11 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Animation Supervisor role requiring Maya expertise, strong understanding of motion, and experience leading teams.
Must have:
  • Maya Expertise
  • Motion Understanding
  • Team Leadership
  • Rigging Knowledge
Good to have:
  • Motion Capture
  • Life Drawing
  • Problem Solving
  • Client Interaction
Perks:
  • Creative Collaboration
  • Inclusive Environment

Job Details

Job description

Hybride, Montréal

Temps plein/Emploi temporaire


[English description below]


En tant que studio créatif plusieurs fois récompensé au Oscar, nous avons travaillé avec certains des plus grands conteurs.euses d'histoires du cinéma d'aujourd'hui. Nous collaborons avec les réalisateurs.rices et les producteurs.rices tout au long du processus de production pour les aider à concevoir, planifier et créer des images magnifiques. Nous nous concentrons à trouver des solutions créatives innovantes pour soutenir leur vision et établir de nouvelles normes en matière d'effets visuels au cinéma.


Framestore allie talent et technologie pour donner vie à tout ce que nous créons, qu'il s'agisse de cinéma, de télévision, de publicité ou d'expériences immersives. Animés par la créativité et inspirés par l'avenir, nous nous efforçons chaque jour de recadrer le possible.`


Le/la superviseur(e) de l'animation est responsable de la qualité globale de l'animation sur un projet particulier, et de livrer des performances cohérentes et convaincantes en accord avec la vision du directeur.


Principales responsabilités:
  • Gérer, former et encadrer une équipe d'animateurs
  • Fournir des exemples et des repères à l'équipe d'animation
  • Travailler en étroite collaboration avec les animateurs principaux pour s'assurer que l'équipe produise une animation de haute qualité qui crée des moments captivants, racontant des histoires et pleins d'action qui s'inscrivent dans le style et le rythme du film
  • Prendre la responsabilité de la qualité du travail à travers l'équipe
  • Travailler avec le département de rigging et de pipeline pour fournir des suggestions et des commentaires afin d'améliorer la configuration des personnages, la qualité visuelle, les plates-formes et la fonctionnalité de l'outil
  • Travailler avec les animateurs principaux quotidiennement pour assurer une communication adéquate avec la production concernant les progrès de l'équipe
  • Prendre la responsabilité globale de la réunion montrant les jalons et les échéances
  • Assister aux réunions des clients et diriger les revues quotidiennes avec l'équipe d'animation
  • Continuer à se familiariser avec les nouveaux outils, logiciels, données et autres technologies connexes


Job requirements

Compétences essentielles:
  • Connaissance approfondie de Maya
  • Bonne compréhension du mouvement physique, du poids, de l'équilibre, de la texture et de la forme
  • Compréhension démontrable des plates-formes et des configurations de gréement typiques, des pipelines d'animation et du transfert de données entre les outils
  • Connaissance de l'anatomie humaine et animale ainsi que des compétences de dessin de la vie
  • Démontrer un engagement à la collaboration créative au sein d'une équipe et avec d'autres départements
  • Expérience à superviser/diriger une équipe
  • Attention aux détails et compétences en résolution de problèmes
  • Fiabilité et bonne capacité à respecter les délais
  • Excellentes compétences en organisation, communication, relations interpersonnelles et gestion
  • Faire preuve d'adaptation rapide et volonté d'apprendre de nouveaux processus et compétences techniques
  • Expérience antérieure avec les données de capture de mouvement

Nous sommes fier d'employer des talents extraordinaires, quels que soient le sexe, la race, la nationalité, la religion, l'âge, les capacités et les préférences sexuelles. Nous avons pour objectif d'encourager et de soutenir tous nos employés.es actuels.lles et futurs.es afin que tous réalisent leur potentiel. Aucune application à l'emploi recevra un traitement moins favorable lorsqu'une personne postule à une carrière chez Framestore.


Pour postuler, veuillez remplir le formulaire de candidature ci-joint ou envoyer votre curriculum vitae et votre portfolio à recruiters@framestore.com en indiquant comme objet : [Titre du poste - Ville]


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A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Framestore combines talent and technology to bring life to everything we create, whether in film, TV, advertising or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we set out every day to reframe the possible.


Key Responsibilities:

Manage, train and mentor a team of Animators
Provide examples and benchmarks for the animation team to follow
Work closely with the Animation Leads to ensure the team are producing high quality animation which creates compelling, story-driven and action packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the film
Take responsibility for the quality of work across the team
Work with rigging and pipeline to provide suggestions and feedback in order to improve character setup, visual quality, rigs and tool functionality
Work with the Animation Leads to ensure ongoing communication with Production regarding the team's progress towards the schedule
Overall responsibility for meeting show milestones and deadlines
Attend client reviews and lead daily reviews with the animation team
Continue to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technologies


Essential Skills:

A Thorough knowledge of Maya
A strong grasp of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
A demonstrable understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools
Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills
A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
Previous experience supervising/leading a team
Attention to detail and problem solving skills
Reliable, with good timekeeping and the ability to meet deadlines
Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and management skills
Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Previous experience working with motion capture data


Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities, and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.


To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: [Job Title - City].

Framestore is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



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