.Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world's most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that's doing something different.Position: Layout SupervisorYou will be supervising a team of layout artists in bringing the cinematic vision of the Director to the screen, partnering with the Director of Photography, Production Designer, Editor, and VFX Supervisor, ensuring the direction and technical specifications are met and carried out on schedule and within budget.Responsibilities:To be able to show in images the sensations that the director wants to transmit on the screen.Execute the direction given by the Director and DP based on the story panels and previs.Knowing different visual languages in order to be able to face all kinds of scenes: action scenes, intimate scenes, etc.Ability to propose new ways of telling a story beyond the visually established.High-level Editing skills, at the level of keeping/creating the rhythm of a sequence.Keep up on current artistic methodologies and on technology trends and tools that best suit the production and the company.Acts as the primary contact person and is responsible for the department.Works closely with the Production Supervisors in the management of the department, binding the work and creating the schedule based on an approved quota, ensuring it is met during production, casting appropriately to artists.Collaborates and keeps a fluid communication relation with other departments.Responsible with Production Supervisor for maintaining crew morale, fostering a good working atmosphere, and ethics.Give guidance to the team, supervise the quality of the work, and works closely with production, in the fulfillment of deadlines.Mentor potential up-and-coming talent to make them grow in the Studio.Partner with HR to source and recruit the best industry talent for the department.Acts as an ambassador of the company. Has an extensive network in the industry and plays a key role in selling the studio as a first-class working place, maintaining ongoing relationships with key industry players, and contributing to the good reputation of Skydance Animation.Requirements:Over 8 years or more of professional experience in VFX or animation industries.At least 4 years of experience as a Lead in the animation industry.A strong creative/technical background as a proven leader in setting direction for production and for inspiring and motivating production staff
