About this role
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