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