The Head of Animation is responsible for day-to-day operations and long-term strategic management of the animation department. You will be responsible for overseeing the creative output and strategic long term vision of Animation workflows & future growth of the department

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing of the Animation Department

• Manage the training and integration of new artists into the existing team

• Assess the performance of your team

• Reporting to the Head of CG



Strategy and technical development:

• Have a compelling strategy and vision for the future of the department

• Keep up to date with industry developments and tools

• Ensure the department remains relevant in an ever changing global industry

• Propose / oversee the development of new tools, workflows or techniques

• Plan accordingly for the successful and efficient delivery of projects



Show planning and delivery:

• Work with lead artists, supervisors and producers to bid / plan projects

• Communicate with other departments, show production and management

• Ensure that work is delivered to Axis Studios standards

• Ensure project methodologies, quality and schedule expectations are consistent and achievable





Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

• Exercise patience, problem-solving and mediation skills

• Ability to cope with challenging situations with composure

• Ability to work in an inclusive and diverse organization

• Strong creative ability and flair

• Strong sense of aesthetic

• Excellent team building skills

• Strong business acumen

• Understanding of financial impacts of business decisions