Lead Animators set an example of quality, communication, and dedication within the team. They lead small teams of animators, supporting Animation Supervisors both creatively and technically. Responsibilities :
- Set an example for animation quality within the Animation Dept.
- Work closely with the Animation Supervisor to produce high-quality animation and create compelling, story-driven and action-packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the film
- Support the Animation Supervisor by leading the animation of a sequence or character. Provide creative and technical feedback to your team.
- Working closely with the Rigging, Production and Pipeline departments providing suggestions and feedback to improve character setup, visual quality, rigs and tool functionality
- Ongoing communication with Production, Supervisors and other Leads regarding schedules and deadlines
- Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
- Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback
- Meeting schedules and show deadlines
- Continuing to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology
Essential Skills :
- Previous experience in a similar role
- A proven understanding of performance and acting, physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
- A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- A thorough knowledge of Maya
- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools
- The proven ability to work under pressure
- Being open to direction and able to embrace change
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Desirable Skills :
- An understanding of story, acting and film-making
- A traditional animation and / or art background
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy
- A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel / Python scripting
- Previous experience working with motion capture data
- Ability to work under pressure
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