Want Lead Animation Supervisor (Unreal Engine) in Santa Monica, CA
Job title: Lead Animation Supervisor (Unreal Engine)
Company: Unreal Gigs
Job description: We're on the hunt for a proficient Lead Animation Supervisor to steer our imaginative team towards crafting world-class animations for films, TV, and cinematics. The incumbent should possess a profound comprehension of animation, a vivid creative perspective, sterling leadership traits, and practical experience in sculpting exceptional animations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Captain a squad of animators and artists, offering clear guidance and support.
- Engage intensively with directors, producers, and creative frontrunners to chalk out animation aesthetics and benchmarks.
- Supervise diverse animation projects, ensuring they resonate with top-tier artistic and technical parameters.
- Facilitate team interactions and reviews, endorsing a cohesive and nurturing workspace.
- Pinpoint operational and creative hurdles, devising strategies to address them.
- Innovate workflow and pipeline enhancements to augment efficiency and output.
- Converse effectively with production on scheduling, budgetary concerns, and resource distribution.
- Tutor the animation brigade, enriching their prowess and potential.
- Remain updated on industry drifts, tools, and methodologies to continually refine team caliber and outputs.
- Bachelors degree in Animation, Film, Art, or allied domain, or an analogous industry stint.
- 7+ years immersed in animation, with at least 3 years at a supervisory echelon.
- Demonstrated flair in sculpting and overseeing elite animation ventures for films, TV, and cinematics.
- Profound familiarity with animation software (Maya, 3Ds Max, Blender) and other pivotal tools.
- Comprehensive grasp of animation fundamentals.
- Distinct leadership aptitude with an essence of motivation and inspiration.
- Stellar problem-solving acumen, with a penchant for ingenious solutions.
- Exceptional communicative prowess, adept at elucidating intricate concepts.
- Poise to operate under strain and adhere to stringent timelines without diluting quality.
- A compelling portfolio exemplifying your animation artistry.
- Experience in maneuvering game engines, particularly Unreal Engine
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Work From Home
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources