Job Description

Description

Position at DNEG Key Responsibilities / Job Duties
  • Directly managing any leads on the show to subsequently allow them to delegate effectively and do their job to creative and technical Responsibilities
  • Delivering creative realisation to the Animation Director and ensuring creative continuity across a Show
  • Interpreting the creative vision of the Animation Director and providing a clear creative brief to each artist
  • Providing creative and technical leadership, support and feedback for the crew
  • Managing approval statuses for Animation submissions
  • Attending department and show Production Technology meetings
  • Delivering the output of the department to the required quality standards with a view to continually raising the bar
  • Adhering to consistent department workflows and processes
  • Staying current with Animation department pipelines and workflows
  • Maintaining a good knowledge of anatomy and muscle dynamics
  • Continuous self development
  • Maintaining department documentation
    • Job Requirements / Must Haves
  • Extensive experience animating at a high level in Feature animation ( 7 years +)
  • Have served in a Lead Animator role over 3 feature length productions.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Strong technical knowledge of MAYA and strong fundamental knowledge of other departments.
  • Experience with scheduling, bidding and casting shots.
    • About You
  • Ability to effectively communicate with animators including those with little technical knowledge as well as very technical production technology teams
  • Organised, proactive, goal oriented and a self-starter 
  • A team player and excellent communicator, with a keenness for collaboration 
  • Adaptable and willing to learn new skills and techniques – including proprietary software 
  • Calm under pressure and committed to meet production deadlines 


    • About Us
    We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film,
    television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people
    with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles,
    Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali,
    Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!

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