Animation Supervisor

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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
At DreamWorks Animation Television, our Animation Supervisor works closely with the VP, Animation Production, Global VFX Supervisor, CG Animation Director and show Creative Leadership to maintain the established Animation style of the show. The Animation Supervisor assesses scripts and storyboards to ensure they align with our CG production pipeline and guides the filmmaking, continuity, and staging of each segment, ensuring that all deliverables align with the production's schedule, technical specifications, and creative vision of the series.
This position is covered by the Animation Guild.
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“What would you say you do here?”
• Guide and inspire the team during initial animation handouts to our Partner Studio(s)
• Work with the Partner Studio(s) Animation team to uphold the established style of the show through the series
• Attend meetings early in the process (board pitches, animatic reviews, etc.) to understand the episode's direction and requirements prior to animation beginning to ensure that the creative vision is achieved across the series
• Work with our centralized in-house CG team to ensure character rigs meet the needs of the show
• Collaborate with Partner Studio(s) to maintain pose libraries for episodic characters
• Responsible for delivery of BG reference to our Partner Studio(s) indicating shot setup, including area of the set to be used, camera, character, and prop positions
• Maintain active involvement throughout the design process to ensure designs meet the needs of the series
• Collaborate with the show specific CG Team to ensure the creative vision of the series is upheld
• Review episodic animation at all stages of production and provide feedback and noted direction to Animators and Partner Studio(s)
• Responsible for ensuring animation notes are provided via Shotgrid and build any layout, key poses, and drawover notes necessary to enable Partner Studio(s) to complete the segment
Qualifications
/Requirements
“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Possess solid technical expertise and understanding of models and rigs
• Strong character performance aesthetic
• Ability to review and provide direction for cloth and hair sims
• Strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great teammate who genuinely enjoys working with and inspiring others and possesses a desire to lead
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines
• Ability to travel to international Partner Studio(s)
Desired Characteristics
“What can I offer?”
• At least 5 years of experience in animation
• Television animation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with asset management software, Shotgrid preferred
• Experience working with international Partner Studio(s) is a plus
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
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