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3D Layout Supervisor

Tangent Animation
Toronto Ontario Canada
2 years ago
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Tangent Animation is expanding and looking for an experienced Layout Supervisor to be responsible for leading the team that realizes the storyboards in 3D and prepares all shots for the animation department. If you are seeking to be a part of an exciting project and team-based environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the team and realizes the storyboards into the 3D environment.

• Responsible for performance management and artist’s reviews.

• Motivates, mentors and supports the crew to consistently strive towards excellence.

• Supervises completion of all shot set up assignments per production schedule.

• Interprets, implements, and facilitates notes and feedback from the Director in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.

• Oversees the team whose job it is to review scene folders making sure all necessary assets are ready for integration into the shot.

• Supervises the team responsible for swapping out proxy models for final low-resolution animation ready models.

• Applies motion capture data to character/creature models, if required.

• Adjusts the cameras after final animation, if required.

• Oversees shot content accuracy in relation to timing and continuity.

• Ability to prioritize artwork deliverables with the goal to facilitate optimal workflow in the production pipeline as it pertains to animation production.

• Work with production technology and pipeline TDs to determine required tools and processes as they relate to department needs

• Works with Assets department to make sure the final vision of the Director and Art Director is realised within the constraints of the production.

• Checks and references elements to make sure proper versions are used.

• Provides vision, feedback, motivation and encouragement to the team.

• Responsible for leading the team in creatively pulsing the material when applicable and achieving the set standards of complexity.

• Collaborates with animation supervisor to ensure all elements are included and set-up as required.

• Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.

Requirements

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience required.

• 6+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.

• Extensive knowledge of camera composition and good sense of aesthetics.

• Advanced level proficiency in using Maya is required.

• Ability to liaise with production staff and artists and clearly communicate production process, plans and concepts and set clear expectations.

• Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others.

• Excellent leadership skills inspiring the team to work as a cohesive unit and eager to put forth their best. Ability to predict potential problems and trouble shoot as necessary. Open to and encourages feedback and new initiatives.

• Proven abilities to oversee Shot Set Up Dept. and ensure work quality and consistency.

• Adaptable to change, he/she can alter course of action quickly per production needs. Highly motivated, pro-active, solution-minded, solid work ethic and positive attitude. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.

• Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts accountability for own actions. Creatively solves problems, eliminates roadblocks and focuses on issue at hand.

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills. Ability to multi-task and delegate.

• Outstanding problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

Tangent Animation is a high-end feature animation studio focused on delivering the best creative with the industries top talent.

Tangent Animation is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation upon request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

Please contact our Human Resources department at accessibility@tangent-animation.com if you require an accommodation.

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