Animation Supervisor
2 weeks ago
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Animation department. Responsible for expediting high-quality character, creature, and object animation for photo-realistic feature films.
Le superviseur en animation sera en charge de gérer les opérations quotidiennes du département d'animation et s'assurera du bon roulement de la production des animations de personnages, créatures et objets de haute qualité pour les longs-métrages photoréalistes.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
Partner with studio leadership to deliver the highest quality animation
Be accountable for incorporating a high level of quality in each scene
Work with animators and cross-department supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
Liaising with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
**RESPONSABILITÉS PRINCIPALES**
S'associer à la direction du studio et s'assurer de la production d'animation de la plus haute qualité
Travailler avec des animateurs et des superviseurs transversaux pour identifier et résoudre les problèmes à la fois techniques et artistiques
Responsable de maintenir le flux de communications avec tous les membres de l'équipe de production pour s'assurer que les délais soient respectés
**QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE**
Minimum of 8+ years VFX production as well as leadership experience in Live-Action feature films
Proven technical and leadership capabilities
Experience in leading, mentoring and training large teams
Exceptional organizational skills; understand how to prioritize tasks, assignments with team skills
Expert with Nuke and Maya, and 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush a plus
Must have a strong sense of animation: acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, storytelling, and staying on model
Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc.
Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation, exceptional artistic skills
Solid animation grounding, preferably action-oriented; previs experience a plus
Solid camera animation work (laying out shots, staging, using film cameras or on-set experience)
A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project
Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance
Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable
Ability to debug technical problems and follow up with the team to ensure animation is implemented
**EXPÉRIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS PROFESSIONNELLES**
Avoir un minimum de huit (8) ans d'expérience en production d'effets visuels
Avoir de l'expérience en leadership sur longs métrages photoréalistes et dans la direction, le mentorat et la formation d'équipes
Compétences organisationnelles exceptionnelles; savoir hiérarchiser les tâches et déléguer les tâches en fonction des compétences des membres de l'équipe
Doit être de niveau expert avec Nuke et Maya; 3Ds Max, Photoshop, zbrush (atouts)
Posséder une solide compréhension des principes de l'animation: jeu d'acteur, mise en scène, pose, poids, synchronisation, narration.
Connaître le langage de la caméra (cadrage, perspective, objectifs, couverture, continuité, mouvement de la caméra, blocage, etc.)
Expérience en Previs (atout)
Avoir une attitude positive et être capable de s'adapter aux changements de dernières minutes
Expérience dans le domaine des arts démontrant une compréhension approfondie du mouvement physique, du poids et de l'équilibre
Posséder des connaissances approfondies de l'anatomie humaine et animale ainsi que des compétences en dessin (atouts)
Être en mesure de résoudre les problèmes techniques
**BENEFITS**
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.
**APPLICATION**
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**AVANTAGES**
Nous offrons des assurances complémentaires santé.
**CANDIDATURE**
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
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