Minecraft Animation Creative Lead

Who We Are:

Spawnpoint Media is a market leader in digital entertainment spanning gaming, lifestyle and real-life content. From humble beginnings over a decade ago, we are now the most watched Australian based YouTube gaming channel on the planet. We ideate, create, produce and publish family friendly content across several channels that total over 17 million subscribers, over 6 billion views and over 40,000 years of viewed content. We are an innovative group with strong values rooted in teaching positive social, creative and academic skills & values to children and families.

Who You Are:

You are a creative thinker who is able to use your imagination when instructing your animation team.

You have a critical, detailed eye when reviewing other peoples’ work.

Your proven instincts give you the ability to be proactive with cinematography and compositions.

You have a natural ability to lead a team, with diverse personalities, by inspiring through great work.

You live and breathe the YouTube creator economy - a passion that means your work ethic is always 110%.

Your Responsibilities and Skills

• Write animation instructions for all Spawnpoint Media Minecraft channels




• Work closely with Operations and Production Management to schedule and allocate work to team members ensuring efficiency, feasibility and deadline success.




• Review all team members work, cross-referencing against animation instructions




• Review animation quality to ensure output matches expected standards




• Assist Storyboard/Creative channel leads with video introduction writing and voiceover scripting ensuring that wording is easily animatable and matches thumbnail design/title to improve viewer retention




• Review final edits of each video, checking that animations have been used correctly, including suggesting changes, additions of sound or video effects




• Lead the animation team and provide regular training and host monthly meetings for animators




• Show strong, effective & inspiring leadership and mentoring to team members

Requirements:

• Ability to manage your own time for project/media deadlines




• Excellent oral and written communication skills




• Good knowledge of Minecraft game mechanics




• Experience with animating (formal qualifications preferred)




• Ability to learn and develop new skills (such as using Minecraft mods Blockbuster and Replay if not already known)




• Strong understanding of YouTube analytics such as retention rates and CTR, both for long form and shorts




• Experience with cinematography and composition.




• Attend important weekly meetings (occur within Australian business hours)

Spawnpoint Perks:

• Attractive Remuneration




• Spawn Points KPI bonus Program




• Training & Development




• Career Progression

Our Offer:

If you’re excited to join a group that develops some of the most-loved content on the internet and brings smiles to millions of children across the globe; whilst working alongside a highly skilled and fun-loving team; passionate about all things YouTube and gaming, then what are you waiting for? We really love working here, and we think you will too! Apply now!