The Animation Supervisor creates, defines, guides, supports, and advises on animation from pre-production through final delivery. Maintaining the visual performance of animation across the series, this role requires the assurance that all character animation meets the show’s stylistic vision and narrative while working to define the style, tone, and performance language.
Responsibilities
Work closely with EP, Supervising Producer, Supervising Director, and Director(s) to establish the animation style of the series.
Work with the Producer, Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, Line Producer, and Animation Service Provider to ensure the animation style can be produced within the budget and schedule parameters.
Work with the Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, and Animation Service Provider to arrive at technical solutions required to achieve the artistic style of animation.
Identify and troubleshoot issues with character modeling, character facial rigs, and character body rigging.
Identify and troubleshoot animation issues from acting mechanics to technical problems.
Act as a liaison between Disney Television Animation and Animation Service Provider, building a relationship with their Animation Leads to the highest quality performances.
Write animation handout notes describing the acting, emotion, and action of each shot / sequence.
Write camera notes describing the lens choice and speed of camera moves.
Advise and support the animators in achieving the desired style and meet milestones.
Attend reviews and oversee shot deliveries to approve and/or make retake notes on all shots coming out of the animation department.
Be responsible for maintaining continuity and consistency within the series. Providing consistent and clear feedback to the animation department.
Demonstrate animation techniques, motivate, and inspire animators at the Animation Service Provider.
Additional duties as necessary, for example, show documentation, guides, and bibles.
Qualifications
Trained CG Animator, hand-drawn animation is a plus.
Experience as a professional Animator and/or Animation Supervisor in Television and / or Feature Animation.
Experience with character animation. Proven excellence with action, comedic, and emotional moments.
Understanding of anatomy, perspective, composition, and cinematic storytelling.
Demonstrated ability to solve problems of weight, balance, movement, space, construction, and proportion.
Demonstrated proficiency with the principles of animation timing and the dynamics of animals and human figures in action.
Demonstrated acting and staging skills and the ability to caricature features, actions, and emotions required.
Experience with outsourced pipelines preferred.
Good team player.
Skills
CG Animation experience required. 2D Animation experience a plus.
Expert proficiency in Maya.
Experience with production tracking tools like Shotgrid/ftrack a plus.
Familiarity with USD-based pipelines a plus.
Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.
Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen.
Education
Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience
Job Location: Glendale, CA
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