Lead Animator

Eyeline; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,766,444 - 7,626,310; Full time

Job summary

Eyeline is looking for a Lead Animator to supervise the creation of high-quality character, creature, and object animations for feature films. The successful candidate will have a degree in animation and 4-6 years of lead experience.

The role involves problem-solving and effective communication with the production team, ensuring deadlines are met while nurturing talent and creativity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in an animation lead position on feature films.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy and life drawing skills is desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot/solve technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the process of creating high-quality character animations for feature films.
• Work closely with supervisors to identify and solve problems.
• Communicate client notes to the team.

Skills

Animation basics

Knowledge of Maya

Problem-solving

Strong attitude

Education

Degree/Diploma in animation or related field

Tools

Maya

Nuke

3Ds Max

Job description

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

The Lead Animator is responsible for supervising the process of creating high-quality character, creature, and/or object animations for feature films.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the process of creating high quality character, creature and/or object animations for feature films
• Work closely with supervisors and head of department to identify and solve problems, both technical and artistic
• Attend and actively participate in show and department related meetings
• Plan and provide estimates/schedules for tasks and shows
• Plan on the team with the Department manager and forecast any resource needs
• Do daily rounds/reviews with the artists and providing creative solutions
• Communicate client notes to the team.
• Liaises with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma in animation or related field or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Minimum (4-6) years of experience in a animation lead position on feature films (preferred)
• Knowledge of Maya (required)
• Knowledge of Nuke and3Ds Max (a plus)
• Must have a strong sense of animation basics; acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling
• Previs experience a plus
• A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project
• Background or experience in fine arts demonstrating a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and composition
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable
• Ability to troubleshoot/solve technical problems and elevate as needed
• Coding /scripting experiences in python and or mel (a plus)

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.