Position: Lead Animator
Hiring Range: $136,500 to $140,400/year for a 40 hour work week
Project Contract: TBC
Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.
ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for
excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, The Mandalorian, Game Of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Lead Animator plays a very important role in the quality control and supervision of Animation artists. As a Lead, they will build a good rapport with all artists to foster communication and increase inter-department creativity. They will provide support, guidance and feedback to the team with regards to understanding notes, handling client feedback, and any technical problems or concerns. They should have a good understanding of the status of each task and flag any possible concerns/solutions with the coordination team and Animation Supervisor..
The Lead will also be proactive in identifying issues, while developing and implementing creative and technical solutions - including reviewing rigs and workflow setups unique to the show.
The Lead supports the Animation Supervisor to communicate creative and technical notes to artists while maintaining the continuity/integrity of the brief and ensuring quality and standards are achieved. They are also able and willing to help address issues across the show when the Animation Supervisor is not available. They will use their leadership to maintain a positive attitude in times of high stress and create a work environment of motivated artists.
The Lead will also contribute to the overall operation and improvement of the Animation team by setting and maintaining department standards. This will include, but will not be limited to, engaging in cross-department communication, documentation, and participating in the buddy system for new employees. In addition, the Lead will develop new processes and stay up to date on innovative technologies to keep the Animation team on the cutting edge and to execute shots of high levels of difficulty.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
Core skills