Lead Animator

Responsibilities

• Work closely with animators and artists to create movements, gestures and expressions for characters and items, while making sure that the project’s established direction is respected;
• Guide, supervise and review the other animators’ work;
• Make sure that the animations respect the project’s style and standards of quality, and make adjustments when necessary;
• Oversee the entire animation production for a project, including the team’s productivity, the style, quality and consistency of the animations, as well as any technical limitations, while taking into account any change in priority;
• Share your expertise, knowledge and vision with the animators and the ongoing projects;
• Resolve creative and technical issues as they pop up;
• Coach less-experienced animators and artists by giving them advice, support and instructions, so that they can improve themselves artistically and professionally;
• Attend team and department meetings;
• Any other related task, as needed.

Requirements

• A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in 3D animation;
• Training in animation, visual arts, multimedia, or any other relevant field;
• *IMPORTANT* Portfolio and/or demo (required) showcasing your diversity of style (preferably, include the URL of your website and portfolio);
• Advanced knowledge of all aspects of 3D animation (modeling, rigging, lighting, shadows, texturing, weighting, animation, etc.);
• Talented animator with a strong sense of weight and timing;
• Initiative, resourcefulness and the ability to see projects through while supervising a team;
• Experience in traditional art an asset;
• Leadership and ability to motivate and supervise a team.

Advantages

• Experience in game development
• Passion for films and games

If you're interested please apply with your CV and portfolio.