AtMainframe Studios, were creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. Weve been doing this for 25+ years, and were still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder weve established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and Indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU(and your mad skills)!

Under the guidance of the Director, on a CG animated series, the Keyframe Animation Director provides creative leadership and guidance to our outsource studio.

In this role you will:

• Defines the creative style of a projects animation.
• Defines and implements techniques and processes that help realize and enhance the performance of characters.
• Ensures that the animation team is motivated to achieve the highest standards possible within the parameters of the production plan.
• Ensures technical parameters accuracy such as camera angles, focal lengths and composition are met
  
• Oversees character consistency throughout series, ensuring that key character and story moments are supported through performance.
• Evaluates and casts animators to characters/sequences/shots that best suit to their skill set.
• Guides overseas partners, and artists to creatively enhance material in order to achieve set standards of performance and complexity.
  
• Collaborates with creative and technical staff to ensure animation feasibility within the confines of schedule and budget.
  
• Attends meetings and coordinates efforts with other production staff and supervisors to facilitate optimal production flow.
  
• Partners with production management in tracking and ensuring the on-time delivery of high quality shots.
• Ensures that the animators are achieving balance, composition and timing requirements in a way that supports performance, story, and character.
  
• Interprets, implements, and facilitates notes and feedback from Director in a timely manner and of highest quality.
• Adheres to digital file management protocols.
• Aligns and engages with the values of Mainframe: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
• Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.
  

Need to have:

• Expert understanding of principles of animation.
• Superior knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition.
• Advanced knowledge of modeling, character rigging and facial animation.
• Highly skilled in classical animation, stop animation or claymation.
• Advanced level of proficiency in using Maya

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
  
• Previous Supervisor/Director Experience
• Experience working with an overseas animation team

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Mainframe Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means we will not discriminate against any individual based on race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors prohibited by applicable law. This policy applies to every aspect of employment at Mainframe Studios, including recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, and termination. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and partners.Should you require accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please let us know your requirements when contacted.