Head Of Animation

Job Description

Moving Picture Company (MPC) is a global VFX studio with decades of storytelling experience across the feature film and episodic industries, with award-winning highlights including The Lion King, 1917, The Mandalorian, and Wandavision.

MPC's global network of artists is constantly innovating to bring unimaginable ideas to life through cutting-edge technology and boundless creativity. Part of the Technicolor Creative Studios network, MPC continues to lead the visual arts industry, building authentic and long-lasting connections with audiences across screens worldwide.

The Head of Animation is responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term strategic management of the department. You will be responsible for the creative output and long term vision of Animation workflows.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Managing of the London Animation team
• Manage the training and integration of new artists into the existing team
• Assign appropriate teams to the various projects
• Nurture creative vision and technical ability
• Assess the performance of your team
• Work closely with your Department Manager

Strategy and technical development:
• Have a compelling strategy and vision for the future of the department
• Keep up to date with industry developments and tools
• Ensure the department remains relevant in an ever changing global industry
• Propose / oversee the development of new tools, workflows or techniques
• Plan accordingly for the successful and efficient delivery of shows

Show planning and delivery:
• Work with lead artists, supervisors and producers to bid / plan shots
• Communicate with other departments, show production and management
• Ensure that work is delivered to MPC's global standards
• Complete shot work when needed, and lead by example
• Ensure project methodologies, quality and schedule expectations are consistent and achievable

Supervison:
• Step in where required to aid in the supervision of pitches and/or small shows
• Run dailies sessions when a supervisor is unavailable to do so
• Meet with clients to provide guidance at the beginning of shows

Qualifications
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Exercise patience, problem-solving and mediation skills
• Ability to cope with challenging situations with composure
• Ability to work in an inclusive and diverse organization
• Strong creative ability and flair
• Strong sense of aesthetic
• Excellent team building skills
• Strong business acumen
• Understanding of financial impacts of business decisions

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-ren9m8-3-129-39-55-42 in your application.