Sony Pictures Animation · 2 weeks ago
Animation Supervisor - Series
Los Angeles, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelSony Pictures Animation is an animation studio based in Los Angeles, California, creating both feature animation and animated series with artists from around the world. The Animation Supervisor works closely with key production members to maintain the established animation style of the show and ensures creative and technical continuity throughout the production process.
AnimationGamingVideo
Responsibilities
Prepare written notes, video reference and additional animation reference for handouts to our Partner Studio(s)
Review scripts, designs and assets for potential animation complexities
Review rigs, facial blend shapes, phonemes and calisthenics from our Partner Studio(s)
Guide and encourage the team during initial animation handouts to our Partner Studio(s)
Contribute to technical breakdowns of boards and animatics to assess and ensure accurate noting and direction
Along with the Supervising Director, Supervising Producer and CG Supervisor, review layout and provide notes feedback to Partner Studio
Work with the Supervising Director on direction and camera blocking per episode
Supervise animation of each episode, collaborating with Partner Studio(s) and in house artists to achieve SPA's creative vision
Maintain involvement throughout design and asset process to ensure designs meet series needs
Responsible for delivery of BG reference to our Partner Studio(s) indicating shot setup, including area of the set to be used, camera, character, and prop positions
Responsible for ensuring animation notes are entered into Shotgrid in a timely manner, including any additional draw overs or video reference
Qualification
Required
Experience as an Animation Supervisor or extensive experience as an animation lead in a television series or feature pipeline
Expert knowledge of Maya
Experience working with overseas partner studios
Knowledge of camera lenses to match animatic/storyboard intent
Expert spacial awareness for shot/sequence layout
Experience leading the dialing of character lipsync with recorded dialogue
Previous experience making animation direction callouts
Deep understanding of series Pipeline, including Shotgrid shot workflows
Extensive comprehension of models and rigs
Strong comedy character performance experience
Outstanding written and verbal communication
Expertise in working in a fast paced environment
Ability to travel to international Partner Studio(s)
Benefits
Benefits pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement
Company
Sony Pictures Animation
Sony Pictures Animation engages in the development and production of computer-generated features for Sony Pictures Entertainment.
Founded in 2002
51-200 employees
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Head of Layout
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Production Designer
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