Mikros Animation

Company Description

This role is currently an open call. We are accepting submitted applications and will reach out when active recruitment for role is open. Please expect a delay in outreach as we are currently not actively recruiting for this position

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

Mikros Animation Montreal is looking for an experienced VFX Supervisor to join us on an exciting new animation project.

The VFX Supervisor is responsible for the direction and management of his team while working with of the Line Producer and CG Supervisor.

He is in charge of giving the necessary coaching and training to its team in order to reach its objectives and is responsible for the production and quality of the film and works closely with the clients.

As a Supervisor, he brings and implements his expertise both technically and artistically for the completion of the project.

The VFX Supervisor will work closely with the CG Supervisors and propose artistic and technical solutions to meet the project requirements.

He will be able to work with internal tools and adapt them to the specific needs of the project.

Our prospective VFX Supervisor will need to combine technical and artistic knowhow with perceptive leadership. You should have the enthusiasm and ambition to inspire our team to surpass the top quality work they are already producing.

Together with the Line Producer, they become the Client’s privileged interlocutors in order to support them throughout the project.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring Mikros continues to create top-class feature entertainment.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Line Producer and the Head of CG, your main objectives will be:

• Develop, manage and maintain timing and production quotas in accordance with production management;
• Ensure that departments have all the necessary tools;
• Organize and conduct team and clients meetings;
• Inform Supervisors about changes and news related to the project;
• Train and supervise the team throughout production;
• Give feedback to each Supervisor about their performance;
• Actively participate in the selection of new Supervisors and Leads;
• Support and facilitate the integration of new employees;
• Attend and actively participate to supervisors meetings;
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by management;
• Be a team leader!!!!! Lead, train and support your team, be a source of inspiration, build and maintain team spirit;

Qualifications

• Familiar with the production pipeline and development of “in-house” tools;
• Have held at least one VFX Supervisor or position;
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years of work experience as a modeling artist in a film production environment, animated TV series or visual effects;
• Strong ability to lead a team;
• Ability to propose solutions to problems;
• Good knowledge of the animated features workflow;
• Proficiency in Maya;
• Python scripting and / of C++ would be a plus;
• Knowing an asset manager like Shotgun an asset;
• Ability to manage a work team;
• Be able to train and guide team members;
• English is an asset

Additional Information

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If you require assistance applying, please reach out to tcstalent@technicolor.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

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Mikros Animation

Company Description

This role is currently an open call. We are accepting submitted applications and will reach out when active recruitment for role is open. Please expect a delay in outreach as we are currently not actively recruiting for this position

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

In the context of the development of its animation projects, Mikros Animation Paris and Montreal are looking for a Line Producer. The Line Producer is a key member of the production team. He/She manages the production budget, hires and manages key members of the team, while negotiating with the HR, agreements with the artists. He/She works closely with the Directors, Executive Producer, Artistic Director, CG Supervisor and Heads of Department to manage changes in planning and budget along the way. During production, he/she is ultimately responsible for the smooth running of the activities and ensures the respect of deliverables, deadlines and costs. The Line Producer reports to the Head of production of Mikros Animation and directly supervises a team of production managers and coordinators in charge of the manufacturing departments.

• Provide and adapt frequently a detailed project delivery plan to the executive producer and supervisors
• Provide weekly and monthly progress reports on the outstanding amount and the balance to be produced
• Plan studio resources to create an effective approach to CG work
• Build and operate in cooperation with the relevant head of departments a production strategy to guarantee delivery and quality (quota plan / approval charts and reports / …).
• Ensure that the team understands the objectives and delivery dates of the sequences, research and development projects, etc.
• Work closely with supervisors to ensure the work schedule is on track and meet quality standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience as project manager in CG Animation or VFX
• Experience as a producer within a production-oriented environment
• Experience in project management with Shotgun software or similar is considered as a great asset
• Good understanding of CG processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience in team management, negotiation and budget management
• Experience on an animated feature film is a strong asset
• A good knowledge of Excel and project management software are valuable for this position

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying, please reach out to tcstalent@technicolor.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
Mikros Animation

Company Description

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.

At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.

Job Description

• In charge of receiving the client’s material and updating film clips and databases
• Manage the output and send sequences to the client, making sure to include the most recent versions of the artists
• Provide artists with references to camera movements, resynchronization, image size changes or the order of shots
• Manage Avid media and data storage
• Maintain databases of plans and visual effects
• Prepare the dailies as well as the approval sessions with the clients
• Update internal visual effects montages
• Work closely with the production team, artists and all other departments

Qualifications

• Excellent mastery of AVID
• Good knowledge of encoding and transcoding of files, as well as an understanding of video codecs, file formats, and different frame rates and resolutions
• Good communication and excellent team spirit
• Rigorous, thorough and able to set priorities and work independently
• Ability to work quickly, under pressure and with respect to deadlines and quality
• English is an asset

Additional Information

Please click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.

If you require assistance applying, please reach out to talent@thefocus.com and we’ll be happy to assist.

TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Technicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.
Mikros Animation