Supervising Animator Job at The Walt Disney Company in Bristol
The Walt Disney Company - Bristol, CT, United States, 06010
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Supervising Animator
Job ID: 10118921Location: Bristol, Connecticut, United States
Business: ESPN
Date posted: April 23, 2025
Job Summary:
The Supervising Animator is responsible for producing high-level custom animations and supervising the work of others. This role works directly with Animation Management to oversee in-person and remote staff, grow their skills, and lead animation workflows of ESPN Creative Studio animation projects. This role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills along with the ability to lead a diversity of teams and assignments. Must be able to manage, direct and develop other creatives, and provide regular, actionable feedback. Must be capable of performing hero-level animation and troubleshooting duties. Must be able to work and coach others in a variety of animation styles and be highly skilled in both 2D/3D animation. This role regularly mentors and directly supervises less experienced animators and contributes regularly to the creation of innovative animation packages and the evolution of animation team workflows. Must be proactive, have excellent communication and troubleshooting skills. This is a hands-on position requiring expert knowledge of Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with Animation Management to oversee and evolve all aspects of the team
- Directly supervise animators, actively mentor & motivate to expand team versatility
- Create high-level animations independently and by leading the work of others
- Provide software, technical, and workflow leadership across animation projects
- Streamline projects for efficient versioning and seasonal updates
- Drive solutions to balance client expectations with workflow and timeframe realities
- Expert in Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
- Advanced knowledge of Octane, Redshift
- Translate assignment details and creative direction into visually compelling solutions
- Lead monthly animation team creative reviews and production check-ins
- Maintain high-level output, accuracy, and efficiency
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 7 years of experience in Animation/Motion Graphics
- Able to work non-standard hours (nights/weekends/holidays)
- Portfolio/demo reel link required with application
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience leading workflows and creatives
- Experience in Unreal, Substance, ZBrush, Houdini, Maya, Blender
- Expertise in C4D VFX techniques (dynamics, pyro, UV’s)
- Character animation experience (C4D/Maya/Reallusion iClone)
- Character design/ZBrush sculpting experience
- Character Rigging/Weighting experience in C4D or other
- Expertise in scripting and expressions
- Passion for sports and familiarity with ESPN animation packages
- Experience with ESPN Tools
Required Education:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
Additional Information:
- This is an onsite position (Bristol, CT)
About ESPN:
Working at ESPN is unlike anything else. That’s because we’re always finding new ways to interact with fans – however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we’re doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences.
ESPN Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.
Disability Accommodation for Employment Applications
The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities.
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