Animation Supervisor
Scanline VFX
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Scanline VFX, a Netflix Company, is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with studios in 7 core locations. From humble beginnings over 30 years ago, we've grown to a team of over 1,400 made up of diverse nationalities from around the world. Underpinned by a commitment to innovation, Eyeline Studios, Scanline's virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.
Come and join an innovative and collaborative team and be challenged to do the best work of your career!
We currently offer hybrid, on-site and remote work opportunities.
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
• Liaises with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
• Minimum eight (8) years of visual effects production and leadership experience for live-action feature films
• 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