Lead Animator ILM
Industrial Light & Magic
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Salary Information:
Salary information is not available.
Workplace Requirements:
Hybrid (required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location).
Educational Requirements:
Education requirements not specified.
Years of Experience:
Experience working at a Senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors.
Skills Required:
Hard Skills:
- Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs.
- Proficiency with Linux desired.
- Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques.
- Expertise in traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.
Soft Skills:
- Excellent organization skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Honesty.
Job Description:
The Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters, vehicles, and props within shots or sequences on a production. This role involves leading a team of animators, overseeing the aesthetic and technical approach to animation, and ensuring the achievement of these goals within the production timeframe.
Job Responsibilities:
- Lead a team in creating outstanding animation for digital creatures, humans, vehicles, and props within a shot, using various animation software programs.
- Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor.
- Oversee the work of entry, mid, and senior-level animators, providing day-to-day support and guidance.
- Participate in determining aesthetic and technical solutions, and provide feedback within production dailies.
- Aid in the training and mentoring of new Animators.
- Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required for production.
- Perform hands-on shot work to set the desired look and standard for the team, and provide reference for animation goals.
Skills Array:
"Linux, Maya, chaining, constraint techniques, traditional animation principles, acting, film production, compositional design, organization, communication, honesty"