Animation Supervisor: Lead Creative & Mentorship in VFX

framestore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Framestore in London is seeking an Animation Supervisor to lead the overall animation quality on our projects. You will guide the creative vision, cast and mentor animators, and collaborate with rigging and pipeline teams to ensure flawless performances.

The role requires a strong track record in supervising a creative team, a deep understanding of Maya, and the ability to hit show milestones with clear communication.

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership experience supervising a creative team.
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills across departments.
• Proven ability to translate artistic goals into production-ready sequences.

Responsibilities

• Set clear visual benchmarks and examples for the team.
• Collaborate with Animation Lead to craft compelling moments.
• Lead daily reviews with the animation team and participate in client reviews.
• Communicate ongoing progress to production and ensure milestones are met.
• Mentor and train animators to maintain high-quality output.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Deadline driven

Adaptability

Tools

Maya

Python/MEL scripting

Job description

Framestore in London is seeking an Animation Supervisor to lead the overall animation quality on our projects. You will guide the creative vision, cast and mentor animators, and collaborate with rigging and pipeline teams to ensure flawless performances.

The role requires a strong track record in supervising a creative team, a deep understanding of Maya, and the ability to hit show milestones with clear communication.