Regional | Lead 3D Character Animator

2 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Blue Zoo Production Full time

This role requires the hired candidate to be based in the UK, outside of London (outside the M25).

Our Lead Character Animators are fantastic storytellers and excellent motivators. Their day-to-day focuses on managing their team, delivering characterful animated performances, and maintaining production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients.

Our Lead Character Animators set an example within their team, are expert at both taking and giving feedback, and support the studio in pushing the boundaries of what TV animation is capable of.

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies.

Day to Day:

  • Responsible for looking after a team of animators, and leading by example.
  • Working with the animation director to help improve the storytelling of your team's shots.
  • Managing your time efficiently to meet the deadlines of your assigned shots.
  • Making sure your work is communicating the story, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation.
  • Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from your Director and Animation Director.
  • Mentor and support juniors on your team.
  • Report any positive or negative observations to your Production Manager and/or Animation Director.
  • Communicate with other departments to solve any asset problems for you and your team.
  • Help manage director notes and oversee completion across the team.
Must Have: Body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character A proficient understanding of Maya Receiving feedback and responding to direction Time management and prioritising Sharing your knowledge and skills with other team members Being a team player and great collaborator Creative problem solving Motivated and set a positive example to the team Bonus Points: Python or Mel script knowledge Good at drawing/additional creative skills (acting/dance) Shotgun or FTrack #J-18808-Ljbffr

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