Job Posting Date: 11/20/09 We are seeking an Animation Director for the Healthcare Studio to manage a team of accomplished animators and artists. You will work alongside and in conjunction with other directors to produce strategic, creative, and solution-based visual communications for the Healthcare industry. This is a full-time, salaried position with a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance and a 401K profit-sharing program.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY Meet all milestones and final deliverables by delegating tasks, managing timelines, supervising artists, and overseeing the execution of those tasks. Communicate weekly on all project needs, resource issues, timelines, and conflicts to VP | Production. Communicate to Healthcare Project Managers in regards to project deliverables, and obtaining assets required for artists to execute work. Execute on project guidelines established by the Healthcare VP |Creative Director. Responsible for all aspects of QA and delivery of finished work product.
REQUIREMENTS 5+ years experience in hiring, managing, maintaining and motivating staff within a creative environment 2-3 years involvement within a healthcare-related studio or agency Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and handle multiple projects Possess superior verbal and written communication skills BA or BS degree
PREFERENCES 2-3 years experience in medical illustration, 3D images and/or 3D animation Science-based education, incorporating media, communications, medical visualization, or similar Software skills should include Adobe AfterEffects, an understanding of the 3D production workflow and its associated software (SoftImage XSI), Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Microsoft Office |
