Framestore

3D Artist

• Lead and guide a small, dedicated Technical Animation team supporting the Animation Department
• Assign crew, ensure appropriate show casting and allocate tasks to team members
• Act as key contact for production and supervisor and coordinate with HOD
• Work closely with Leads of multiple departments (including Rigging and FX) to improve communication
• Collaborate with Pipeline Developers: testing, releasing software, debugging and guiding on errors
• Perform Maya-based shot fixes and animate primary and secondary characters and elements
• Provide front-line support to Animation Artists: troubleshoot assets and shots and assist problem-solving
• Establish workflow templates, approaches, and documentation for the team
• Manage and spec Technical Animation assignments and meet show schedules and deadlines
• Ensure department tools are available and properly set up for each show
• Work alongside the training team to follow through on learning and development needs
• Inform HOD of advances for integration into other shows

Lead Technical Animator

Producer

• Join Framestore Integrated Advertising team in New York as a freelance Producer for award-winning integrated advertising work
• Be kept on Framestore's books and be a first point of call for future freelancing opportunities
• Produce and manage VFX production for high-end creative advertising projects
• Collaborate across live-action, CG, and Nuke-based visual effects workflows
• Use and manage production databases (e.g., Shotgun) to track shots and delivery
• Manage project schedules, resources, and deliverables; prioritize conflicting tasks
• Communicate with stakeholders and work within a team to meet project goals in a fast-paced environment

Lead Technical Animator

VFX Producer