Character Design Supervisor

Job Description

The Character Design Supervisor is in charge of creating the graphical representation of the characters in a 2D animation series. This person oversees the conception process that brings the characters to life. He/she supervises and approves the work of the Character Designers and Clean-up Artists. He/she must respect the technical and artistic requirements given by the Producer and the Director. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Analyse the script 
• Along with the Director, determine all the designs to be created or reused (characters, props, FX), based on the script. 
• Distribute the work equally among the Character Designers and Cleanup artists. 
• Supervise the work done by Artists ensuring the quality level is met. 
• Upon receipt of the final storyboard, add or adjust the designs from the model pack in order to complete it. 
• Do the revisions requested by the Producer and the Director. 
• Attend production meetings and communicate the relevant information to the team. 
• Maintain ongoing communication with the Production Manager and the Director to inform them of the status of the work. 
• Troubleshoot any problems and offer solutions. 
• Provide regular feedback to team members in regards to their contribution. 

Profile: 

• Needs to be a resident of the Province of Ontario. 
• Degree in animation or equivalent experience. 
• Strong proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony. 
• Ability to analyze a script and translating it into images. 
• Imagination and sense of esthetic for creating characters. 
• Very good knowledge of anatomy and understanding of perspectives. 
• Minimum of 5 year experience in character design in a series or film. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills. 
• Strong time management and ability to meet production deadlines.