Animation Supervisor
Framestore
Montreal, QCThis is a Full Time Job
About the role
The Animation Supervisor is responsible for the overall quality of the animation on a particular project, for delivering consistent and compelling performances in line with the Director's vision.
You will:
• 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
What we're looking for:
• 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
To apply, please complete the linked application form or submit your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Animation Supervisor - Montreal.
Additional Information
Framestore is a multi Oscar-winning creative studio that collaborates with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. We work with directors and producers throughout the complete filmmaking process to design, plan, and create beautiful images, focusing on innovative creative solutions that support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema. Combining talent and technology, we bring life to everything we create, whether in film, episodic content, advertising, or immersive experiences. Driven by creativity and inspired by the future, we strive to reframe the possible.
