Lead animator Job Description
Lead animator Job Description Template
As a Lead Animator, oversee the animation team, guide creative direction, and ensure visual quality. Responsibilities include creating storyboards, developing character movements, and coordinating with other departments for cohesive results.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality animations that meet the project's creative and technical requirements
- Provide direction and guidance to the animation team to ensure consistent quality and style across all animation deliverables
- Collaborate with the creative and technical teams to develop and implement animation pipelines and workflows that maximize efficiency and quality
- Review animation work regularly to provide feedback and ensure that the project's vision is achieved
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends, techniques, and technologies to continuously improve the animation team's skills and capabilities
- Manage the animation team's schedule, workload, and priorities to ensure timely delivery of all animation deliverables
- Contribute to the recruitment and hiring process for new animators, as well as provide training and mentorship to the animation team
- Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to ensure that animation deliverables meet all project requirements and expectations
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in animation production
- Strong knowledge of 2D and/or 3D animation software and tools
- Ability to lead and manage a team of animators
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams
- Strong understanding of storytelling, character development, and animation principles
- Experience in creating and animating characters, objects, and environments
- Ability to work on strict deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to adapt to changes and feedback during the animation process
