Studio: Little Moon Animation
Job Opening: Lead CG Animator
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Type: Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Lead a team of animators
- Be the custodian of the Animation style of the show.
- Review episodic animation at all stages of production, provide feedback and direction to animators.
- Be the key contact for production and the director. Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production & scheduling
- Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the production team
- Have a good understanding of the animation tasks the team will be working on and the potential technical and creative challenges involved
- May be required to work on bids when requested
- Effectively manage team to avoid potential conflict or disagreement
- Maintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly
- Attend dailies and present the work of your team; guide artists on how to present their work
- Coach, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team
- Provide regular feedback to the team to ensure that work is always delivered on time to the highest possible standard
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience mentoring or leading a team
- Thorough knowledge of Maya
- An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines
- The proven ability to work under pressure
- Being open to direction and able to embrace change
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your latest animation reel along with a cover letter to jobs@littlemoonanimation.com