Lead Animator - Jobs in Vancouver, BC

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Are you a senior animator looking for a leadership opportunity The team at Animal Logic is searching for a leader to motivate our team of animators, work closely with the Animation Supervisor and Director to realize their vision, and ensure the standard and quality of the animation produced is consistently high.What youll get to do:Provide leadership, direction and allocation of work to the animators within your teamEstablish and maintain an appropriate level of communication with all crew members and ensure they are properly supported and mentoredWhen required, produce high quality animation in line with the Directors creative visionBecome proficient with the departments propriety toolsUnderstand the processes of adjoining departments and communicate with these departments as neededUnderstand the overall brief and goals of a project and communicate this clearly to each member of the teamDelegate work responsibly to ensure successful completion of shots across team members of all skill levelsDrive team reviews and, when appropriate, offer creative/technical feedback on reviewed shotsWork with the Animation Supervisor and the production team to prepare bids and pitches as requiredPrioritize and break down a project into organized partsWhat you bring:Experience10+ years Animation experience in feature animation, VFX and/or animated televisionProven leadership experience within feature animation or VFXProven ability to produce feature film quality character animation in a range of styles demonstrated through past project work and/or reel/portfolioKnowledge/SkillsA deep knowledge of animation techniques and a proficiency in Maya, within a feature film animation pipeline preferredDeep understanding of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, staging, timing, acting and storytelling techniquesA deep understanding of anatomy, movement and basic real world physics and their application for animationHave an "eye" for the nuances of a believable actionUnderstand department pipelines including all assets and tools, and their purposeA knowledge of rigging and pipeline to help direct any technical changesRecognised post-secondary qualification in animation, film or related field preferableAttributesStrong communication and interpersonal skills working with production and other departments as requiredAbility to effectively work, communicate and provide feedback with all personality typesHave the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given and apply this to shots moving forward; anticipating the supervisors/ directors preference in accordance to the style of the projectEnthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent coupled with an understanding for taking direction and performing tasks to the individuals best abilitiesBe detail orientated, balanced with a strong technical understand to quality control each shot in a sequenceAbility to multitask, prioritise and balance workloads to achieve deadlines within a team environmentOpen to new workflows and tool setsQuick Apply

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