Animation Supervisor
Eyeline
Hyderabad, TSThis is a Full Time Job
The Animation Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the animation department. They are responsible for expediting high-quality character, creature, and object animation for photo-realistic feature films.
Key Responsibilities
• Partners with studio leadership to deliver the highest quality animation
• Works with animators and cross-department supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
• Spends time as needed in hands on shot delivery
• Liaises with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
• Actively involved in artist hiring as well as coaching, training and development
Qualifications
• Significant visual effects production and leadership experience on high-end live-action feature films and episodic TV
• Proven technical and leadership capabilities
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and training large teams
• Exceptional organizational skills; understands how to prioritize tasks, assignments with team skills
• Expert knowledge of Nuke and Maya is required
• 3ds Max, Photoshop, and Zbrush experience is 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.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation, exceptional artistic skills
• Solid animation grounding, preferably action-oriented; previs experience is 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 to 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
Additional Information
Eyeline is a global creative studio that partners with storytellers to transform their ambitions into stunning realities. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars—VFX, Studios, and Labs—form the creative backbone of Eyeline, guiding our approach to every project. We believe that technology serves artistry, and our people are the soul behind everything we do, fostering deep creative connections. With the support of Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we are pushing the boundaries of visual effects and virtual production technology while continuing to collaborate with a diverse range of clients worldwide.
