Job Details
Lead Animator
Summary
They must be able to demonstrate a broad range of character and acting skills. They must have a deep understanding of the principles of Animation and how to employ those principles to create a performance that supports the characters and story goals of the production.
Category
Animation
Special Effects
Location
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Jun 12, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- The leads’ primary focus is to make sure the Animation line runs smoothly and efficiently, firing on all cylinders,
- They are the primary problem solvers of the animation department.
- They must help manage their Team and keep them on track and motivated.
- They are proactive in identifying issues and will coordinate with all relevant departments to have those issues resolved quickly.
- Leads are tasked with disseminating important information within the department, including familiarizing new hires to their workflow and pipeline.
- They are skilled Animators and are expected to tackle the most challenging of shots with ease and can power through average difficulty sequences with speed.
- They must be able to demonstrate a broad range of character and acting skills. They must have a deep understanding of the principles of Animation and how to employ those principles to create a performance that supports the characters and story goals of the production.
- The Lead Animator is familiar enough with the show to assist the crew if the director is not available.
- They will actively participate in Leads’ meetings, show dailies, client calls, and staff reviews.
- Helps create a strong foundation for productions, in their infancy, by partnering with the Rigging department to push the consistency and quality of the character rigs provided, develop a show style based on the clients requests and construct tools that will increase production and eliminate complications for animators.
- When necessary, supplying cycles, poses and reuse animation for the library to support the Animation team.
- Works closely with the Animation Supervisor to problem solve any potential issues in upcoming episodes by finding creative, but more importantly, realistic solutions for the animation teams.
- Provides support to the animation teams, in early stages of production, while they become acclimated to the new show.
- Manages the validity of requests to the Rigging department based on importance, while maintaining consistency and delivering an achievable result for our schedule and budget.
- Organizes and runs workshops to demonstrate clean workflows and also educates proper animation techniques to further advance the quality of animation produced by Icon.
Requirements:
- More than 4 years of work experience in 3D animation using MAYA in a series or film production;
- A strong background as a Lead in feature or series CG character animation;
- Have experience and an interest in cartoony style;
- Quadruped animation’s experience recommended;
- Comfortable with filming reference footage and using the reference footage;
- Ability to work within an established pipeline and learn to use custom tools;
- Ability to understand and interpret effectively a storyboard and the Director’s feedback and be able to give direction to a team;
- Have good teaching skills, be a mentor, and technically and artistically develop the team;
- Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills;
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
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