Position: Animation Director
Start Date: ASAP
Department: Directing
Responsibilities:
- Interpreting the script/storyboard into images and sounds that will best convey the story and characters presented by the writer while maintaining a quality consistent with the respective series/production; plan and coordinate all the images and sounds that make up the show
- Manage his/her animation team effectively and efficiently in order to complete the production on time
Duties:
·Ensure that the production for which he/she is responsible is completed on time
·Ensure the production meets the standard of quality set by the Producer and Supervising Director
·Consult with Animation Supervisor as to the technical feasibility of elements in the script and suggest production friendly solutions that will maintain the vision of the series
·Study scripts/storyboards and use these as a basis to design the strongest sequences possible given the resources available.
·Complete the final cut of the show and ensure that the editing serves the story and action of the production
·Manage a team of animators and consult with the Animation Supervisor to best assign work to animators based on their individual skills and strengths
·Direct and coordinate animation, instructing animators on the position and the angle of their shots, acting of the characters and the timing of their motions
·Work with VFX Supervisor to achieve quality consistent with other episodes in respective series
·Maximize the re-use of animation when the production schedule calls for it
·Overall, be aware of the show/series continuity
·Check in with the Animation Tracker and be aware of where each Animator is within their assignments (using Sparcx)
·Include AD in all relevant meetings to ensure show status is effectively communicated throughout production
·Direct and coordinate animation fixes and enhancements as per instructed by the Supervising Director
Qualifications:
·At least 2+ years in Directing for Television/Film
·Understanding of animation timing and posing
·Familiarity with 3D animation and the strengths and weaknesses of CGI animation
·Understanding of filmic storytelling principles and techniques
·Ability to communicate processes, concepts and present specific viewpoints
·Ability to create entertaining and persuasive messages
·Ability to present specific viewpoints and influence others
·Ability to identify and manage different needs of individuals, groups, etc.
·Planning and management skills
·Deadline motivated
·Critical thinking skills
Note: Successful applicant must be a Canadian citizen or possess landed immigrant status and be willing to work at Nerd Corps Studio in Vancouver, BC Canada.
We would like to convey our sincere thanks to all those who express interest in being a part of the Nerd Corps team. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications we receive we may be unable to reply to all applicants.
Please email your resume to: recruiting@nerdcorps.com
Mail:
Nerd Corps Entertainment, Inc.
Level 3, 1256 East 6th Avenue
Vancouver BC
V5T 1E7
Attention: Recruiting
Fax: 604.484.0267
*No Phone Calls Please.
