Lead Animator

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Job Title: Lead Animator

Animators produce the motion and performance of three-dimensional computer graphic characters, creatures, objects, and crowds for high-end VFX films.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of animators on a show
• Act as the key contact for production and supervisors, maintaining clear communication, addressing creative challenges, providing solutions, and adapting to changes in production and scheduling
• Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor
• Understand the animation tasks and potential technical and creative challenges
• Deputise for the animation supervisor if necessary
• Ensure workflow templates, methodology, and documentation are followed and available
• Coordinate with technology teams to ensure tools are available and properly set up
• Inform supervisors and the Head of Department of project advances for integration into other shows
• Assist with bids when requested
• Manage the team to prevent conflicts and disagreements
• Maintain positive relationships with other departments and address issues promptly
• Attend dailies, present team work, and guide artists in presentation
• Coach and share knowledge, supporting the progression of junior team members
• Provide regular feedback to ensure timely delivery of high-quality work
• Collaborate with technical animators to keep show wikis updated

Requirements:

• Previous experience mentoring or leading a team
• Thorough knowledge of Maya
• Understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
• Knowledge of rigs, rigging setups, animation pipelines, and data transfer between tools
• Ability to work under pressure
• Openness to direction and change
• Reliability, good time management, and meeting deadlines
• Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to creative collaboration and teamwork
• Willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
• Knowledge of modeling, rigging, and Mel/Python scripting
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy and life drawing skills
• Experience with motion capture data
• Traditional animation and/or art background

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