Animation Supervisor - Halifax, Canada - IoM Media Ventures

IoM Media Ventures

Verified Company

Halifax, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

IoM Media Ventures is a 3D animation studio located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Our studio's talent-friendly, encouraging atmosphere is where highly-skilled individuals come together to create ground breaking animated content and custom interactive interfaces.

Why work at IoM?

At IoM (Island of Misfits) we're constantly raising the bar for our productions and developing our pipeline and people. If you are a passionate artist looking for an opportunity to grow your skillset in a collaborative environment, we'd like to hear from you

Join the fastest growing CG animation studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Gain a flexible work environment with options for remote and instudio positions
Collaborate on new properties and wellknown brands to create TV series with industryleading partners
Work with a talented group of artists to reach your highest potential
Utilize the latest tools, technology and software, with training support provided, when necessary

IoM upholds a premium standard of quality across all of our projects, both large and small.

We hire for the longterm and give artists the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.
We offer a generous benefits and RRSP package for all employees.

We're currently looking for an Animation Supervisor to join our exciting new 3D production

Here's the details of the role:

Responsibilities:

Execute the creative direction set by the Director
Maintain the technical standards set by the CG Supervisor
Assign projects and tasks to animation team and manage progress
Supervise the animation crews to deliver the expected and desired performance and footage
Ensure and maintain the quality, style, and continuity of animation across the show
Review the work of each animator on a regular basis and approve shots for submission to the director
Work with leads to conduct model and rig testing to ensure rigs are production ready
Work with leads to create show/ series specific cycles / poses
Work with leads to conduct a range of motion tests for all new character builds
Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any creative or technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders
Assist in the development of any specialized assets as needed
Work collaboratively as part of the senior production team
Complete assigned sequences within scheduled timeframe

HR/Recruitment:

Crew Management:

Train animation teams on an ongoing basis both technically and creatively
Communicate expectations to animation team while balancing creative desires with the requirements of production
Oversee the daily activities of the animation crew
Partners with Management to guide artists' overall professional development, providing performance feedback, mentoring, assist with resolving performance issues and maintaining positive morale amongst the crew
Foster and enable communication and collaboration across departments

Qualifications:

Demonstrated leadership ability
Strong management, and organizational skills
5+ years of experience as a Senior or Lead Animator in the Animation Industry
Proficiency with standard industry software (eg. Maya)
Strong understanding of keyframed animation development processes, limitations and dependencies
Ability to interpret storyboards and realize them in a 3D environment
A strong understanding of basic human kinetics, and basic real world physics
Understanding of rigging and modeling
Thorough understanding of animation principles
Strong understanding of cinematic storytelling principles and techniques
Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills
Able to effectively give direction
Able to remain flexible and adaptable to meet the changing needs of production
Able to set priorities for themselves and others, as well as manage the progress of work
Proactive work ethic, capable problem solver with the ability to implement solutions
Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
Thrive in a highpressure, deadlineoriented environment
Be able to adapt to multiple animation styles
Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
Excellent at communicating creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a positive, professional manner

Thank you for your interest in joining our island.

IoM Media acknowledges that our work is created in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territorial lands of the Mi'kmaq People. We are privileged to be able to create stories for a worldwide audience in a place of great natural beauty and cultural significance, and recognize that acknowledgment is only the first step to advancing truth, reconciliation, and equity._