Animation Supervisor

Role & Positioning
The Animation Department Supervisor is responsible for the artistic and technical quality, the smooth functioning of their team, and the achievement of production objectives.
They act as a key liaison between:
their artistic/technical team
the production team and the studio manager
human resources
other departments in the production chain
They actively contribute to the overall vision of the film and the positive dynamics of the studio.
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Managerial Responsibilities (Cross-Functional)
Team Management
Supervise, organize, and unite a team of artists and/or technicians
Distribute tasks according to skills and production priorities
Support the professional development of team members
Provide regular, clear, and constructive feedback
Identify individual or collective difficulties and propose solutions
Ensure a healthy, respectful, and collaborative work environment
HR Liaison
Participate in recruitment (interviews, artistic/technical assessments)
Contribute to the onboarding of new employees
Collaborate with HR on:
o performance management
o annual reviews/feedback
o prevention of stress or overload situations
Represent the studio's values ​​and rules to the team
Management & Production Liaison
Proactively report progress, risks, and needs
Participate in production meetings and overall film monitoring
Alert in case of schedule, workload, or quality deviations
Propose realistic solutions adapted to the constraints of the feature film
Implement and communicate the studio's strategic decisions within the department
Artistic & Technical Responsibilities
Guarantee the expected level of quality for a feature film
Define and enforce the department's artistic and technical standards
Validate key deliverables before they are handed off to subsequent departments
Ensure the department's work is consistent with the film's vision
Collaborate closely with other supervisors and production managers
Anticipate pipeline issues and propose improvements
Organizational Responsibilities
Estimate workloads and participate in planning
Optimize workflows and work methods
Ensure deadlines and production constraints are met
Prioritize effectively based on creative objectives and the schedule
Document the department's processes and best practices
Team absence management (planning & validation in Intranet)
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Profile Required Skills
Solid expertise in their artistic and/or technical field
Very good knowledge of the animated feature film production pipeline
Ability to make decisions
Respect for deadlines and directives
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Leadership and managerial approach
Personal Qualities
Sense of responsibility and reliability
Integrity, kindness, and teaching ability
Ability to manage pressure and the challenges of a feature film
Team spirit and overall vision of the film
Alignment with the studio's values

Employment type
Full Time BE (38h)

Work arrangement
No