Designation: Senior (discipline)
Reports to: Team Lead
Reportees: N/A
Key Responsibilities 1. Creative 2. Technical 3. On Time Delivery4. Collaboration 5. Communication 1. Creative: Senior Artists have a commanding grasp of, and ability to execute on the artistic fundamentals of (discipline). They help set benchmarks through example, and assist their teams in a mentoring capacity.
- Have a strong understanding of and keen eye for the artistic fundamentals of (discipline)
- Deliver high quality work with minimal direction from Team Lead and Supervisor
- Able to quickly adapt to various artistic styles
- Be aware of how each task fits into the broader project
- Be intimately familiar with the artistic style, and do’s and don’ts of the project
- Be proactive in helping guide and mentor teammates
- Create and / or collect appropriate references for each new task, and assist less experienced members of the team in the same
- Reliably understand and apply feedback from Team Leads & Supervisors
- Be cognizant of, and endeavor to avoid repeat feedback
- Apply what has been learned from each task to the next in an effort to hone their artistic abilities
2. Technical: Senior Artists possess a strong understanding of the technical requirements of their work, and ensure they are met
- Take ownership in ensuring proper QC is applied to all tasks
- Have a firm understanding of the project’s pipeline
- Ensure proper naming conventions are adhered to
- Be fluent in the use of software / tools / hardware used on the project, and commonly used throughout the studio
3. On Time Delivery: Senior Artists ensure their work is completed within the allotted schedule at or above the required level of artistic quality
- Be cognitive of quotas / deadlines to ensure review points are properly prioritized
- Ensure work is reviewed by Team Leads and Supervisors in a timely manner
- Submit work for Supervisor review by one half hour prior to scheduled Supervisor review time
- Ensure that all notes are properly addressed before submitting work for review
- Identify and flag issues that may interfere with on time deliveries, and offer solutions
- Take on additional work as needed to alleviate less experienced team members
4. Collaboration: Senior Artists actively engage with their Teammates, Leads, and Sups to ensure the overall production runs smoothly
- Be aware of how each task affects the work of direct teammates, as well as reporting managers and teams throughout the pipeline
- Be present during standard studio operating hours, and avoid uninformed leaves other than emergency situations
- Be aware of calendars and attend scheduled trainings / meetings / events in a timely manner
5. Communication: Strong communication is a crucial part of Senior Artists delivering work that flows and is consistent with the rest of their project
- Be a positive example for the team in proactive participation in team meetings and activities
- Ask questions and suggest ideas at the beginning of a new task with the goal of gaining absolute clarity
- Attend and actively participate in dailies, weeklies, team or leadership meetings, and handout sessions
- Actively seek assistance as needed to avoid extended delays