Animation Supervisor - CG Series

• Working closely with EP, Supervising Producer, Supervising Director, and Director(s) to establish the animation style of the series
• Working with the Producer, Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, Line Producer, and Animation Service Provider to ensure the animation style can be produced within the budget and schedule parameters
• Working with the Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, and Animation Service Provider to arrive at technical solutions required to achieve the artistic style of animation
• Identifying and troubleshooting issues with character modeling, character facial rigs, and character body rigging
• Identifying and troubleshooting animation issues from acting mechanics to technical problems
• Acting as a liaison between Disney Television Animation and Animation Service Provider, building a relationship with their Animation Leads to the highest quality performances
• Writing animation handout notes describing the acting, emotion, and action of each shot / sequence
• Writing camera notes describing the lens choice and speed of camera moves
• Advising and supporting the animators in achieving the desired style and meet milestones
• Attending reviews and overseeing shot deliveries to approve and/or make retake notes on all shots coming out of the animation department
• Being responsible for maintaining continuity and consistency within the series. Providing consistent and clear feedback to the animation department
• Demonstrating animation techniques, motivate, and inspire animators at the Animation Service Provider
• Additional duties as necessary, for example, show documentation, guides, and bibles

• Trained CG Animator, hand-drawn animation is a plus
• Experience as a professional Animator and/or Animation Supervisor in Television and / or Feature Animation
• Experience with character animation. Proven excellence with action, comedic, and emotional moments
• Understanding of anatomy, perspective, composition, and cinematic storytelling
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems of weight, balance, movement, space, construction, and proportion
• Demonstrated proficiency with the principles of animation timing and the dynamics of animals and human figures in action
• Demonstrated acting and staging skills and the ability to caricature features, actions, and emotions required
• Experience with outsourced pipelines preferred
• Good team player
• CG Animation experience required. 2D Animation experience a plus
• Expert proficiency in Maya
• Experience with production tracking tools like Shotgrid/ftrack a plus
• Familiarity with USD-based pipelines a plus
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen
• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

• Experience with outsourced pipelines preferred
• 2D Animation experience a plus
• Experience with production tracking tools like Shotgrid/ftrack a plus
• Familiarity with USD-based pipelines a plus

Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits