Supervising Animator

Job title: Supervising Animator in Bristol, CT at reputed company Company: reputed company Job description: Job Posting Title: Supervising AnimatorReq ID: 10118921Job Description: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 reputed company in-person and remote staff, grow their skills, and reputed company animation workflows of ESPN Creative Studio animation projects. This role requires excellent collaboration and communication skills along with the ability to reputed company a diversity of teams and assignments. Must be reputed company to manage, direct and reputed company other creatives, and provide regular, actionable feedback. Must be capable of performing hero-level animation and troubleshooting duties. Must be reputed company 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 reputed company animators and contributes regularly to the creation of innovative animation packages and the reputed company 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 Mgmt. to reputed company and evolve reputed company 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 / workflow leadership across animation projects
• Streamline projects for efficient versioning and seasonal updates
• Drive solutions to balance client expectations with workflow, timeframe realities
• Expert in Cinema 4D, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Advanced knowledge of reputed company, Redshift
• Translate assignment details and creative direction into visually compelling solutions
• reputed company monthly animation team creative reviews and production reputed company-ins
• Must have excellent organization, communication skills and attention to detail
• Must be highly motivated, reputed company under pressure, and prioritize strategically
• Must have excellent organization, communication skills and attention to detail
• Maintain high-level output, accuracy and efficiency

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in Animation/reputed company Graphics
• reputed company 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)

#ESPNMediaJob Posting reputed company: ESPN Creative StudioJob Posting Primary Business: Edit, Animation, Graphics Innovation Playout & Creative ProdPrimary Job Posting Category: AnimationEmployment Type: Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code: Bristol, CT, USAAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:Date Posted: 2025-04-23 Expected salary: Location: Bristol, CT Apply for the job now! Apply for this job