Animation Supervisor

nWave; Luik; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

nWave Pictures Distribution is seeking an Animation Department Supervisor to oversee the artistic and technical quality of a feature film, guide a team of artists and technicians, and ensure production objectives are met.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of the animation pipeline, decisive decision-making, and excellent communication to coordinate with production, HR, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in artistic/technical teams within animation projects.
• Strong knowledge of feature film production pipelines.
• Ability to make decisions and lead under pressure.
• Commitment to meeting deadlines and following directives.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Leadership and managerial approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and unite a team of artists and technicians.
• Distribute tasks based on skills and production priorities.
• Provide regular feedback and support professional development.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding with HR.
• Report progress, risks and needs in production meetings.
• Define and enforce artistic and technical standards.
• Ensure work aligns with the film's vision and deadlines.
• Document processes and optimize workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Project management

Communication skills

Deadline discipline

Artistic/technical expertise

Job description

Role & Positioning

The Animation Department Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality, the smooth functioning of their team, and the achievement of production objectives.

They act as a key liaison between:

• their artistic/technical team
• the production team and the studio manager
• human resources
• other departments in the production chain

They actively contribute to the overall vision of the film and the positive dynamics of the studio.

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Managerial Responsibilities (Cross-Functional)

Team Management

• Supervise, organize, and unite a team of artists and/or technicians
• Distribute tasks according to skills and production priorities
• Support the professional development of team members
• Provide regular, clear, and constructive feedback
• Identify individual or collective difficulties and propose solutions
• Ensure a healthy, respectful, and collaborative work environment

HR Liaison

• Participate in recruitment (interviews, artistic/technical assessments)
• Contribute to the onboarding of new employees
• Collaborate with HR on:
  • performance management
  • annual reviews/feedback
  • prevention of stress or overload situations
• Represent the studio's values and rules to the team

Management & Production Liaison

• Proactively report progress, risks, and needs
• Participate in production meetings and overall film monitoring
• Alert in case of schedule, workload, or quality deviations
• Propose realistic solutions adapted to the constraints of the feature film
• Implement and communicate the studio's strategic decisions within the department

Artistic & Technical Responsibilities

• Guarantee the expected level of quality for a feature film
• Define and enforce the department's artistic and technical standards
• Validate key deliverables before they are handed off to subsequent departments
• Ensure the department's work is consistent with the film's vision
• Collaborate closely with other supervisors and production managers
• Anticipate pipeline issues and propose improvements

Organizational Responsibilities

• Estimate workloads and participate in planning
• Optimize workflows and work methods
• Ensure deadlines and production constraints are met
• Prioritize effectively based on creative objectives and the schedule
• Document the department's processes and best practices
• Team absence management (planning & validation in Intranet)

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Profile Required Skills

• Solid expertise in their artistic and/or technical field
• Very good knowledge of the animated feature film production pipeline
• Ability to make decisions
• Respect for deadlines and directives
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership and managerial approach

Personal Qualities

• Sense of responsibility and reliability
• Integrity, kindness, and teaching ability
• Ability to manage pressure and the challenges of a feature film
• Team spirit and overall vision of the film
• Alignment with the studio's values