Animation Supervisor | CG Series (Disney Television Animation)

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The Animation Supervisor creates, defines, guides, supports, and advises on animation from pre-production through final delivery. Maintaining the visual performance of animation across the series, this role requires the assurance that all character animation meets the show’s stylistic vision and narrative while working to define the style, tone, and performance language.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with EP, Supervising Producer, Supervising Director, and Director(s) to establish the animation style of the series.
• Work with the Producer, Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, Line Producer, and Animation Service Provider to ensure the animation style can be produced within the budget and schedule parameters.
• Work with the Supervising Producer, CG Supervisor, and Animation Service Provider to arrive at technical solutions required to achieve the artistic style of animation.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues with character modeling, character facial rigs, and character body rigging.
• Identify and troubleshoot animation issues from acting mechanics to technical problems.
• Act as a liaison between Disney Television Animation and Animation Service Provider, building a relationship with their Animation Leads to the highest quality performances.
• Write animation handout notes describing the acting, emotion, and action of each shot / sequence.
• Write camera notes describing the lens choice and speed of camera moves.
• Advise and support the animators in achieving the desired style and meet milestones.
• Attend reviews and oversee shot deliveries to approve and/or make retake notes on all shots coming out of the animation department.
• Be responsible for maintaining continuity and consistency within the series. Providing consistent and clear feedback to the animation department.
• Demonstrate animation techniques, motivate, and inspire animators at the Animation Service Provider.
• Additional duties as necessary, for example, show documentation, guides, and bibles.

Qualifications

• Trained CG Animator, hand-drawn animation is a plus.
• Experience as a professional Animator and/or Animation Supervisor in Television and / or Feature Animation.
• Experience with character animation.  Proven excellence with action, comedic, and emotional moments.
• Understanding of anatomy, perspective, composition, and cinematic storytelling.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems of weight, balance, movement, space, construction, and proportion.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the principles of animation timing and the dynamics of animals and human figures in action.
• Demonstrated acting and staging skills and the ability to caricature features, actions, and emotions required.
• Experience with outsourced pipelines preferred.
• Good team player.

Skills

• CG Animation experience required. 2D Animation experience a plus.
• Expert proficiency in Maya.
• Experience with production tracking tools like Shotgrid/ftrack a plus.
• Familiarity with USD-based pipelines a plus.
• Positive attitude with the ability to be flexible.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and acumen.

Education

• Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience

Job Location

Glendale, CA

The pay rate for this role in California is $72.15 to $79.37 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

About Disney Branded Television:

Disney Entertainment Television is a collection of renowned content brands at The Walt Disney Company creating original entertainment and news programming for the company’s streaming platforms Disney+, Hulu and Star, and its broadcast and cable networks. Its extensive portfolio is comprised of ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Owned Television Stations, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic Content and Onyx Collective, in addition to Disney Television Studios, which include 20th Television, 20th Television Animation, ABC Signature and Walt Disney Television Alternative. Responsible for over 4,500 hours of programming a year across more than 300 programs of all genres, Disney Entertainment Television’s creative brands are at the forefront of groundbreaking storytelling, captivating audiences and generating critical acclaim. In 2023, Disney Entertainment Television’s programming excellence earned 163 Emmy® nominations across daytime, primetime, news & documentary, and children’s & family categories.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Pictures, which is part of a business we call Disney Branded Television.

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