Want Lead Animation Supervisor (Unreal Engine) in Santa Monica, CA

Job title: Lead Animation Supervisor (Unreal Engine)

Company: Unreal Gigs

Job description: We're on the hunt for a proficient Lead Animation Supervisor to steer our imaginative team towards crafting world-class animations for films, TV, and cinematics. The incumbent should possess a profound comprehension of animation, a vivid creative perspective, sterling leadership traits, and practical experience in sculpting exceptional animations.



WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Captain a squad of animators and artists, offering clear guidance and support.


• Engage intensively with directors, producers, and creative frontrunners to chalk out animation aesthetics and benchmarks.


• Supervise diverse animation projects, ensuring they resonate with top-tier artistic and technical parameters.


• Facilitate team interactions and reviews, endorsing a cohesive and nurturing workspace.


• Pinpoint operational and creative hurdles, devising strategies to address them.


• Innovate workflow and pipeline enhancements to augment efficiency and output.


• Converse effectively with production on scheduling, budgetary concerns, and resource distribution.


• Tutor the animation brigade, enriching their prowess and potential.


• Remain updated on industry drifts, tools, and methodologies to continually refine team caliber and outputs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Film, Art, or allied domain, or an analogous industry stint.


• 7+ years immersed in animation, with at least 3 years at a supervisory echelon.


• Demonstrated flair in sculpting and overseeing elite animation ventures for films, TV, and cinematics.


• Profound familiarity with animation software (Maya, 3Ds Max, Blender) and other pivotal tools.


• Comprehensive grasp of animation fundamentals.


• Distinct leadership aptitude with an essence of motivation and inspiration.


• Stellar problem-solving acumen, with a penchant for ingenious solutions.


• Exceptional communicative prowess, adept at elucidating intricate concepts.


• Poise to operate under strain and adhere to stringent timelines without diluting quality.


• A compelling portfolio exemplifying your animation artistry.

• Experience in maneuvering game engines, particularly Unreal Engine

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)


• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)


• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)


• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)


• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)


• Short Term & Long Term Disability


• Training & Development


• Work From Home


• Free Food & Snacks


• Wellness Resources

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