Lead Animator

4 weeks ago

Mumbai, India Framestore Full time

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

Lead Animators will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:

Lead a team of animators on a showBe the key contact for production and supervisor/s. Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production & schedulingSet and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor Have a good understanding of the animation tasks the team will be working on and the potential technical and creative challenges involvedBe prepared to deputy for the animation supervisor if necessaryBe aware of workflow templates, methodology and documentation; provide to the team where necessary Work with technology teams to ensure that department tools are available for the team and properly set up for the show Inform supervisors and Head of Department (HOD) of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows Effectively manage team to avoid potential conflict or disagreementMaintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly Attend dailies and present the work of your team; guide artists on how to present their work Coach, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the teamProvide regular feedback to the team to ensure that work is always delivered on time to the highest possible standardPrevious experience mentoring or leading a teamThorough knowledge of MayaAn understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and formAn understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between toolsThe proven ability to work under pressureBeing open to direction and able to embrace changeAttention to detailReliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlinesExcellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departmentsAdaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skillsWorking knowledge of modeling, rigging and Mel/Python scriptingKnowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skillsPrevious experience working with motion capture data

Desirable Skills

Traditional animation and/or art background

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