Animation Supervisor

Job Description

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

ILM opened its Sydney studio in the summer of 2019. The youngest of all of the ILM studios, the Sydney studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at Industrial Light & Magic combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely between the company's five studios and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.

As we grow ILM Sydney, w e are seeking an Animation Supervisor to join the team and be a part of this exciting opportunity to grow our animation team in Sydney.

The Animation Supervisor works with directors in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation. They also maintain the character performance direction and review the animation to deliver the expected and desired performance.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Supervises and reviews the animation submissions to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage quotas.
• Supports the director in determining the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation.
• Ensures and maintains the quality and style of the character performance and acting continuity across the project.
• Responsible for reviewing the work of the animation teams on a regular basis and approving shots for submission.
• Provides input for the technical setup of the models to be animated
• Provide those engaged in the character rigging process with constructive feedback on performance specific requirements so as to ensure consistency and avoid production issues.
• Assess the work of prospective animation candidates for the hiring process and work with Production Management on hiring decisions.
• Provide input to formalize training and mentoring of animators to ensure all crew members are appropriately skilled and production-ready.
• Provides input on the mentoring and training of the animation crew in performing tasks relative to the overall professional development of the animators. This includes handling performance review processes and performance management issues.
• Occasionally may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team
• Partner with recruitment to find build a diverse and talented animation team in Sydney

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation and/or 8 + years experience working in cel, stop motion or computer animation with several years working feature films.
• Proven track record of successfully working in a supervisory or consulting capacity on several animation productions
• Must have an extremely creative and critical eye for guiding the quality of the animation.
• Must be a skilled decision maker, problem solver and an exceptional communicator.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of various software applications. Maya is a necessity. Technical expertise is a plus.
• Must be able to communicate to the animation crew and production team accurately and effectively.

We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best - entertain and inform millions around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current US salaried and non-union hourly employees, as well as all newly hired employees.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm49nx-13-58-151-231-42 in your application.