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Lead Animator
ImageEngine by ScientiaMobileLead Animator at Image Engine overseeing animation quality and team collaboration in VFX production. Engaging in technical problem solving and facilitating artistic development within the animation team.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work with the Supervisor to develop the style of creatures/characters, which may include creating poses/cycles and test work
- Animate dynamic, believable and appealing characters/non-character assets
- Apply client notes to all shots with minimal guidance
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Animation Supervisor
- Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
- Complete all quality control for animation they have submitted for review for artistic problems prior to Animation Supervisor’s review
- Be proficient in the pipeline, and be able to troubleshoot issues and assist animators
- Assist animators in interpreting the Client/Animation Supervisor's notes as needed
- Ensure the team has the tools and information they need to carry out their tasks
- Assist the Animation team in solving technical problems
- Assist Animators who are having trouble working with the animation rig as needed
- Work with the rigging department to solve problems with rigs
- In the absence of an assigned Animation Supervisor, act as a creative Lead working closely with Supervisors and Clients to execute the story and binding physics involved
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
Requirements
What you’ll need- 10+ years’ of experience animating character and non-character assets for VFX/feature films
- Experience leading teams (6+ people) on large projects of 300 + shots
- Demonstrated expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design
- Ability to animate multiple types of character/non-character assets from simple to complex with a minimum of supervision
- Strong visual storyteller and well-versed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity
- Excellent attention to detail when finalizing, approving or quality controlling work
- Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
- Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
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Hard Skills & Tools
animationcharacter animationnon-character animationtraditional animation principlesfilm productioncompositional designvisual storytellingcinematographyquality controltroubleshooting
Soft Skills
communicationteam leadershipattention to detailtime managementproblem-solvingcollaborationcreativityadaptabilityvisual storytellingclient interaction