Head of Animation - Hybrid/Remote Leadership

Kickstart Entertainment; Vancouver; Hybride; CAD 116 000 - 129 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Résumé du poste

Kickstart Entertainment is seeking an Animation Supervisor to lead the animation team, contribute directly to production, and ensure alignment with the Director’s vision. The role balances hands-on work with supervision, guiding the team through complex sequences while maintaining schedule and artistic standards.

Located in a multi-studio environment, you will coordinate with overseas partner studios, provide actionable feedback, and uphold pipeline integrity across layouts, animation, FX, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in animation, with 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Extensive experience on animated series productions (2D, CG, or hybrid pipelines).
• Proficiency in Maya, Harmony, Nuke, and/or relevant animation software.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with decisive feedback.
• Ability to coordinate across time zones with overseas partner studios.

Responsabilités

• Lead the animation team and align execution with the Director's vision.
• Provide clear creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to maintain style and quality.
• Contribute to animation production including key/hero shots to meet schedule and quality targets.
• Balance hands-on animation with supervisory duties to ensure team output meets standards.
• Collaborate with production and partner studios to meet deadlines and maintain continuity.
• Review shots from layout to final comp for quality and readiness for next steps.
• Communicate progress and issues to the Director and Production teams.

Connaissances

Leadership

Mentoring artists

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Outils

Maya

Harmony

Nuke

ShotGrid

Google Workspace

Slack

Description du poste

Kickstart Entertainment is seeking an Animation Supervisor to lead the animation team, contribute directly to production, and ensure alignment with the Director’s vision. The role balances hands-on work with supervision, guiding the team through complex sequences while maintaining schedule and artistic standards.

Located in a multi-studio environment, you will coordinate with overseas partner studios, provide actionable feedback, and uphold pipeline integrity across layouts, animation, FX, and