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