Lead Animator

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Posted: 7 months ago
3-7 years
All India
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Job Description

    As an Animator at our company, your role will involve producing the motion and performance of three-dimensional computer graphic characters, creatures, objects, and crowds for high-end VFX films.
    Key Responsibilities:
    - Lead a team of animators on a show
    - Act as the main point of contact for production and supervisors, ensuring 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 the team will be working on and anticipate potential technical and creative challenges
    - Be prepared to act as a deputy for the animation supervisor when required
    - Familiarize yourself with workflow templates, methodology, and documentation, and provide guidance to the team as needed
    - Collaborate with technology teams to ensure that department tools are available and properly set up for the show
    - Update supervisors and the Head of Department (HOD) on any project advancements for integration into other shows
    - Effectively manage the team to prevent conflicts and disagreements
    - Maintain positive relationships with all departments and address any issues promptly
    - Attend dailies, present the team's work, and provide guidance to artists on presentation techniques
    - Coach team members, share knowledge, and contribute to the development of junior team members
    - Offer regular feedback to the team to ensure timely delivery of work at the highest standard
    Qualifications Required:
    - Previous experience in mentoring or leading a team
    - Proficiency in Maya
    - Understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
    - Knowledge of rigs, rigging set-ups, animation pipelines, and data transfer between tools
    - Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes

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    - Attention to detail and strong time management skills
    - Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
    - Commitment to creative collaboration within the team and across departments
    - Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
    - Working knowledge of modeling, rigging, and Mel/Python scripting
    - Understanding of human and animal anatomy, as well as life drawing skills
    - Experience with motion capture data
    Desirable Skills:
    - Background in traditional animation and/or art
    This position offers you the opportunity to lead a team of animators, collaborate with various departments, and contribute to the creative process of producing high-quality VFX films.,

Skills

ManagementMotion CaptureMelPython ScriptingAnimal AnatomyModelingHuman AnatomyAnimation PipelinesLife DrawingMentoringRiggingMaya

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30 Oct 25, 02:10 PM IST

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