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. 

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) 

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