[Scratchpostjobs] JOB POSTING: RHYTHM & HUES seeks CHARACTER ANIMATION SUPERVISOR for R&H INDIA

[Jennifer Joyner]

Rhythm & Hues Studios


  *POSITION:                  Character Animation Supervisor ***

***DEPARTMENT:              Animation  Rhythm and Hues 
INDIA*                               



  Position Summary:

Character Animation Supervisors are responsible for leading an animation 
team in providing choreography and performance for characters and 
props.  The animation department is designed to accommodate projects for 
both the Film and Commercial Divisions.

 
*Responsibilities:*

    * Must be available to spend a significant amount of time at R&H
      India Facility, but position will be U.S. based.  U.S. work hours
      will require afternoon/evening shift.
    * Work with animation directors to create convincing performances
      and motion of all types and styles. 
    * Provide leadership for the animation team including education and
      mentoring for animators. 
    * Coordinate with production on developing project schedules and
      delivering shots
      within those schedules.
    * Assign shots to Animators and ensure all relevant reference is
      available.
    * Solve an Animator's creative and technical issues.
    * Create and manage a project's motion library.
    * Work with the Modeling Department to ensure that models are
      suitable for
      rigging and performance needs.
    * Provide the Rigging Department with standards ensuring the
      delivery of a rig that will meet an Animator's need for control,
      functionality, usability and performance.
    * Work with software department for the continued development of all
      animation tools and sessions, identify bugs, provide workarounds
      and suggest improvements.

 

*Required Skills/Experience:* 

    * Demo reel demonstrating mastery of the fundamental mechanics of
      animation and outstanding acting skills.
    * 4+ years experience in feature film production working with 3D
      package (Maya preferred).
    * Ability to work well in a team environment and experience leading
      teams.
    * Experience working directly with clients/directors.
    * Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in
      3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret
      3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
    * Ability to problem solve and predict potential problems with
      assigned tasks.
    * Must have minimum of a Bachelors degree in Art, Character
      Animation, Computer Animation or equivalent experience.

 


  Desired Skills/Experience:

    * Understanding of cg production process: on-set, camera work,
      working with other disciplines/departments.
    * Experience with animation rigging including inverse kinematics
      techniques.
    * Animation, drawing, sculpting skills a plus.

 

*Please send cover letter, resume, and demo reel (DVD or VHS NTSC format 
only) with shot breakdown to:*

*Rhythm & Hues Studios**
**Recruiting Department **
**re:  Character Animation Supervisor position - R&H India
5404 Jandy Place
Los Angeles, CA 90066*

For questions or more information:

*email: recruitment at rhythm.com <mailto:recruitment at rhythm.com>*

*website: http://www.rhythm.com*

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