Background Lead Animator

Reel FX Creative Studios
CA
Full-time

Description

Job Summary :

The Background lead animator is a key member of the show that is responsible for producing, delivering, and managing animation for background shots and sequences and those background animators assigned to their shots.

Being a part of the leadership team that drives the quality and style of the show and partnering with the Animation Supervisor and Animation Director to achieve these goals.

Responsibilities :

  • Manage continuity of shots and sequences
  • Help Animation Director to guide animation of sequences by attending rounds with Animation Director, working with artists assigned to a particular sequence or shots including managing their time and quota (keeping them on schedule)
  • Assisting the Animation Sup in accomplishing the style and quality of the animation of the film
  • Managing what is shown to the Animation Sup during rounds
  • Helping with animation process (doing draw overs for the team members, managing with trouble-shooting shots)
  • Making sure background team has everything that’s needed from the previous departments, and making sure background team delivers everything that is needed down the pipe.
  • Contribute to quota as assigned from the Assistant Production Manager

Qualifications :

  • Degree / diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience
  • Senior level in animation (solid with body mechanics, facial expressions, acting performance)
  • 3 years’ experience of working on animated films
  • Proficient knowledge of high-end 3D software (Maya)
  • Being familiar with crowd software (Atoms, Myarmy, Golaem, Houdini) is a plus
  • 30+ days ago
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