Lead Animator required at Jellyfish Pictures

Lead Animator required at Jellyfish Pictures

Studio: Jellyfish Pictures

Job Opening: Lead Animator

Location: London, England, United Kingdom

Type: Contract

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the animation team to make sure tasks are completed and they meet defined milestones within a timeline
  • Have regular 1-2-1 sessions with your team members to support feedback and development
  • Mentor the more junior members of the team and be their first point of contact for any issues they may have
  • Attend dailies for your team
  • Regularly provide feedback on work to your team to ensure standards are met and that they are delivering to schedule.
  • Providing the best possible character animation, which is in line with the style of the show
  • Liaising with the Animation Directors to make sure feedback from the client is correctly addressed and fixes to the animation are carried out
  • Understanding the implications of performance, style, quality, continuity, technical, scheduling and budgetary requirements of the Production.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Professional experience as a Senior / Lead Animator, ideally for a feature film
  • Extensive professional knowledge of Maya is essential
  • Able to adapt to the style of animation that the specific show requires
  • Strong knowledge of body mechanics and acting principles
  • Ability to lead a team, mentor junior artists, and give them directions
  • Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure
  • Solid understanding of the production pipelines
  • Excellent problem-solver, communicator, and team player
  • Willingness to take direction and address constructive feedback

Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://apply.workable.com/jellyfish-pictures-ltd/j/FD71F80B82/apply/