Animation Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

Scanline VFX, empowered by Netflix , is an award-winning, global leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide. Founded in 1989, we are a team of over 1000 made up of diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Nowadays, Eyeline Studios, our virtual production division, is rethinking the future of real-time and AI-powered filmmaking by providing content creators with unmatched flexibility.

Join us and help build the pixels of the future!

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 & EXPERIENCE
• 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

At Scanline VFX, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. We are constantly challenging ourselves to break new ground and exceed expectations. We value curiosity and believe that great ideas come from everyone. As an applicant, know that we are committed to ensuring you receive equal treatment when applying for a career with us.