Lead Animator ILM

This is a Full Time Job

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Salary Information:
Salary information is not available.

Workplace Requirements:
Hybrid (required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location).

Educational Requirements:
Education requirements not specified.

Years of Experience:
Experience working at a Senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors.

Skills Required:
Hard Skills:
• Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs.
• Proficiency with Linux desired.
• Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques.
• Expertise in traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.

Soft Skills:
• Excellent organization skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Honesty.

Job Description:
The Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters, vehicles, and props within shots or sequences on a production. This role involves leading a team of animators, overseeing the aesthetic and technical approach to animation, and ensuring the achievement of these goals within the production timeframe.

Job Responsibilities:
• Lead a team in creating outstanding animation for digital creatures, humans, vehicles, and props within a shot, using various animation software programs.
• Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor.
• Oversee the work of entry, mid, and senior-level animators, providing day-to-day support and guidance.
• Participate in determining aesthetic and technical solutions, and provide feedback within production dailies.
• Aid in the training and mentoring of new Animators.
• Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required for production.
• Perform hands-on shot work to set the desired look and standard for the team, and provide reference for animation goals.

Skills Array:
"Linux, Maya, chaining, constraint techniques, traditional animation principles, acting, film production, compositional design, organization, communication, honesty"