Supervisor, AI & Animation

Workman Labs; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Promise, an AI-native film & TV studio, is hiring a Supervisor of AI & Animation to integrate animation and generative AI into production — researching new ML/GenAI animation methods, prototyping AI integration with standard VFX software, and providing artistic direction on AAA film/TV projects.

The role is Hybrid in location with a salary between $120,000 and $140,000 per year, reflecting leadership responsibilities on high-profile productions.

Qualifications

• Significant tenure as Head of Department on large-scale AAA features or premium episodic content.
• Proven leadership managing highly skilled creative teams.
• History advancing technology or innovative workflows in major studios.
• Expert knowledge of cinematic techniques, lighting, and color science.
• Deep practical expertise in ML/Generative AI for VFX applications.
• Understanding of ML/data pipelines and asset management in high-volume production.

Responsibilities

• Research and implement new animation methodologies focused on ML and generative-AI applications.
• Work with R&D teams prototyping AI-tool integration with standard VFX software.
• Lead complex animation projects ensuring technical and creative execution.
• Provide artistic direction aligned with the Director's vision.
• Oversee talent selection for AAA film and television projects.
• Mentor internal and external VFX teams.

Job description

Promise (an AI-native film & TV studio) is hiring a Supervisor of AI & Animation to integrate animation and generative AI into production — researching new ML/GenAI animation methods, prototyping AI integration with standard VFX software, and providing artistic direction on AAA film/TV projects.

$120,000 – $140,000 / yr

Location

Hybrid

Seniority

Lead

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What you'll do

Responsibilities

• Research and implement new animation methodologies focused on ML and generative-AI applications Unique
• Work with R&D teams prototyping AI-tool integration with standard VFX software
• Lead complex animation projects ensuring technical and creative execution
• Provide artistic direction aligned with the Director's vision
• Oversee talent selection for AAA film and television projects Unique
• Mentor internal and external VFX teams Unique

What you'll need

Experience

• Significant tenure as Head of Department on large-scale AAA features or premium episodic content
• Proven leadership managing highly skilled creative teams
• History advancing technology or innovative workflows in major studios Unique
• Expert knowledge of cinematic techniques, lighting, and color science
• Deep practical expertise in ML/Generative AI for VFX applications
• Understanding of ML/data pipelines and asset management in high-volume production