VFX Animation Supervisor

2 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Industrial Light & Magic Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Animation Supervisor to lead our VFX team at Industrial Light & Magic. As a key member of our studio, you will be responsible for designing and creating the motion of all computer-generated characters, ensuring that all delivered shots support the vision of the Director and VFX Supervisor while maintaining the quality of our group's standards.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with clients and VFX Supervisors to determine the creative and aesthetic approach to animation and character performance direction.
  • Work with Production to accurately bid and schedule work for the show.
  • Develop and implement technical setups and workflows for characters to be animated, in collaboration with the CG Supervisor and Rigging Supervisor.
  • Direct the animation crew and guide the overall animation production to deliver the expected and desired performance.
  • Conduct reviews as final quality control on all animated elements prior to VFX Supervisor and Client review.
  • Communicate clearly and briefly during dailies, outlining accomplishments and areas of issue to VFX Supervisors.
  • Receive and comprehend direction and criticism from VFX Supervisors, and effectively communicate notes and direction back to artists.
  • Work closely with recruitment and other animation supervisors to build a strong animation team for our studio and crew all projects effectively.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Animation to ensure the professional development of all animators, conducting performance reviews, identifying training and mentoring needs.
  • Address issues relating to poor performance or matters of discipline, in collaboration with HR.
  • Build strong working relationships and work collaboratively with senior creative and production staff at our studio.
  • Keep abreast of new technologies and techniques, and ensure such information is disseminated to the animation team and fellow Supervisors.
Requirements
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design, with exceptional skills as an animator, demonstrated by portfolio, showreel, and references.
  • Significant proven experience in film VFX at a supervisory level, with a proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality.
  • Good technical understanding of areas of CG relating to character build and movement – modeling, rigging, creature TD, and FX.
  • A keen eye for detail.
  • Awareness of deadlines.
  • An ability to give and receive criticism in a constructive manner.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • An ability to lead and mentor more junior artists.
  • An understanding to engage in the creative process with a positive and supportive attitude.
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills.
What We Offer

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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