Animation Team Lead - Art Director (Student Position) 1 open position

Creative Enterprises Animation Studio $16/hour | 5-15 hrs per week Creative Enterprises is looking for an Art Director/ Team Lead to help run day-to-day production and mentor our team of student animators. This is a step up in responsibility for someone who’s ready to own shots end-to-end and help keep a small studio moving. What You’ll Do Guide the Artistic Vision of a Project and communicate that clearly to the team Work closely with the Supervisor & Producer/Team Lead to help maintain a successful team and projects Establish standards of practice and design for team member to follow, maintain project quality standards Review and give feedback on animators’ work before it goes to the supervisor or client Troubleshoot pipeline and technical problems for the team, escalating what you can’t solve Help onboard and train new animators on studio tools and conventions Step in on shots directly when the team needs an extra hand or a tricky sequence needs an experienced eye What We’re Looking For Prior experience or equivalent animation production experience Strong working knowledge of the studio’s animation tools and pipeline Comfortable giving direct, constructive feedback to peers Able to make judgment calls on quality and priority without needing every decision signed off Organized enough to track multiple shots/animators at once A collaborative, patient teaching style (you’ll be one of the people newer animators will lean on) Responsibilities and Tasks Assist in onboarding, managing and scheduling first year students/students new to the positions of the department. Assist or create student employee schedules under the supervision of the hiring manager Uphold a professional and responsible demeanor Plans, sets up, hosts, and breaks down department events Be a resource for students outside of scheduled work hours (peer to peer tutoring style) Assist in maintaining department files Learning Outcomes Work independently and on a deadline Collaborate with others on various ideas/projects Work independently or as part of a team Work under occasional time constraints Take ownership of work duties and responsibilities, and ensure they are completed accurately and on time. Build confidence in the skills and experiences related to their monitored work environment. Proactively seek and embrace development opportunities, seek opportunities to learn Communicate clearly and organize their thoughts so others can understand Solicit and use feedback from multiple perspectives to make inclusive and equity-minded decisions Serve as a role model to others by approaching tasks with confidence, a positive attitude, and trust Exhibit professionalism (dependability, meeting and exceeding goals, dedication toward a good job) Collaborate with others to achieve common goals Use technology to improve efficiency and productivity of work Work Conditions May have to lift up to 20lbs and sit at a computer for extended periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr Montserrat