Most commonly reported Work Activities

•   Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
•   Thinking Creatively Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
•   Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
•   Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
•   Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
•   Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorising, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
•   Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information by categorising, estimating, recognising differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
•   Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
•   Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
•   Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Working Life

The Overseas Animation Supervisor is responsible for the supervision and leadership of the overseas animation team. They would be situated in the collaborating animation company in order to have a direct line of communication between the parent studio’s animation director and the overseas animation animation team.

In collaboration with the directors and animation director, the overseas animation supervisor maintains the continuity of performance throughout a show/feature within the overseas animation studio.

The overseas animation supervisor would relocate to the overseas animation studio and operate communications from there.

The overseas animation supervisor: 

• Runs animation dailies, ensures animation quality control, and performance consistency.
• Interprets director’s needs and provides constructive feedback to crew.
• Works in partnership with production to correctly cast shots to animators and ensure continuity of performance while meeting all schedules and highest standards
• Runs workshops and animation training within the overseas animation studio.
• Is responsible for clear lines of communication between the animation team, other departments, and production.
• Works closely with the rigging department to ensure the delivery of rigs that will meet an animator’s need for control, functionality, usability, and performance.
• Implements the specific animation pipeline requirements of a particular project.
• Tests and deploys tools in a high-pressure production environment.
• Documents and manages research, and disseminates all show workflows and performance references to the animation team to ensure consistency.
• Works closely with FX supervisor to ensure primary animation and secondary animation (cloth, hair, wardrobe etc.) are delivered to the highest standards.
• Works closely with production, providing performance feedback, mentoring and maintaining positive moral within the team.
• Is responsible for hitting animation targets according to the schedule with support from production.
• Communicates daily with the parent company with feedback on the overseas studios’ performance and strategises ways to make sure the quality of the animation is to the correct standard.

   

  Works with

  • Animation Director
  • Episode Directors
  • Supervising Director
  • CG Supervisor
  • Animation team
  • VFX Supervisor

Most commonly reported Work Tasks

• Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
• Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
• Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design, and progress tracking.
• Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programmes.
• Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
• Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
• Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
• Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
• Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters, and slide shows.
• Create and install special effects as required by the script, mixing chemicals and fabricating needed parts from wood, metal, plaster, and clay.

This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

 Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

 Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Education Routes: Overseas Animation Supervisors often have a Degree in Animation, Motion Design, or Visual Effects, but can also come for cognate areas such as Film Studies or Games. 

Career Path for Overseas Animation Supervisor: Several years experience in the Animation department. Excellent showreel proving proficient knowledge of animation.

Career Path from Overseas Animation Supervisor: Episode Director, CG Supervisor, Head of Animation Department.

Not an entry-level role. Show reel and senior animation experience are important here.