VFX Animation Lead

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Industrial Light & Magic Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Animation Supervisor to join our team at Industrial Light & Magic. The successful candidate 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:

  • Work closely with the clients and VFX supervisor to explore and determine the creative and aesthetic approach to the animation and character performance direction.
  • Work with Production to accurately bid and schedule work for the show.
  • Work with the CG Supervisor and Rigging Supervisor to set up the technical workflow of characters to be animated.
  • 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.
  • During dailies, clearly and briefly outline accomplishments and areas of issue to VFX Supervisors.
  • Receive and comprehend direction and criticism of VFX Supervisors.
  • Effectively communicate notes and direction back to artists.
  • Work closely with recruitment and other animation supervisors to build a strong animation team for London Studio and crew all projects effectively.
  • Work with the Director of Animation to ensure the professional development of all animators, conducting performance reviews, identifying training and mentoring needs.
  • Where necessary, work closely with HR to deal with issues relating to poor performance or matters of discipline.
  • Driven to build strong working relationships and work collaboratively with senior creative and production staff at London studio.
  • Build strong working relationships with colleagues in all ILM locations.
  • 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, demonstrated by portfolio, showreel, and references.
  • Significant proven experience in film VFX at a supervisory level and proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality.
  • Good technical understanding of those areas of CG relating to character build and movement – modelling, 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 organisational and project management skills.

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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