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