// Open Role at Framestore
Lead a team of animators producing motion and performance for high-end VFX films. This role involves managing assignments, maintaining communication, addressing creative and technical challenges, and mentoring junior team members.
Animators produce the motion and performance of three-dimensional computer graphic characters, creatures, objects and crowds for high-end VFX films.
Lead Animators will be expected to carry out the following responsibilities:
Lead a team of animators on a show
Be the key contact for production and supervisor/s. Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production & scheduling
Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor
Have a good understanding of the animation tasks the team will be working on and the potential technical and creative challenges involved
Be prepared to deputy for the animation supervisor if necessary
Be aware of workflow templates, methodology and documentation; provide to the team where necessary
Work with technology teams to ensure that department tools are available for the team and properly set up for the show
Inform supervisors and Head of Department (HOD) of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows
Effectively manage team to avoid potential conflict or disagreement
Maintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly
Attend dailies and present the work of your team; guide artists on how to present their work
Coach, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team
Provide regular feedback to the team to ensure that work is always delivered on time to the highest possible standard
- Lead a team of animators on a show - Be the key contact for production and supervisor/s. Maintain clear communication, deal with creative challenges, provide solutions and adapt to changes in production & scheduling - Set and manage team assignments in collaboration with the animation supervisor - Have a good understanding of the animation tasks the team will be working on and the potential technical and creative challenges involved - Be prepared to deputy for the animation supervisor if necessary - Be aware of workflow templates, methodology and documentation; provide to the team where necessary - Work with technology teams to ensure that department tools are available for the team and properly set up for the show - Inform supervisors and Head of Department (HOD) of any advances made on a project for integration into other shows - Effectively manage team to avoid potential conflict or disagreement - Maintain positive relationships with all other departments and address any issues promptly - Attend dailies and present the work of your team; guide artists on how to present their work - Coach, share knowledge and assume some responsibility for the progression of more junior members of the team - Provide regular feedback to the team to ensure that work is always delivered on time to the highest possible standard