First Assistant Director F/M

Company Description

ATLANTIS ANIMATION is an animation studio based in the heavenly Canary Island of Tenerife. A combination of creative talent and technology definitely distinguishes us as a different studio to produce high quality animated series and feature films. We produced the sensational series Tara Duncan and Miraculous Ladybug season 5, both broadcasted on Disney Channel and Disney +.

We are now getting ready for an absolutely new captivating project, the series 'Messi and the Giants', produced by Sony Music Vision, Sony Pictures Television Kids and Leo Messi Management, and broadcasted by Disney. An epic saga where a young boy named Leo is transported from his home in Argentina into a fantastical alternate universe. 

If you love animation challenges and unexpected adventures, and if you feel you have that special inner magic spark, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

We are looking for a First Assistant Director to join our team who shares our love of Animation and will bring with them a passion for storytelling and creating high-quality animated content. 

The First Assistant Director (1st Assistant Director) for a 3D animation series plays a key role in coordinating and managing production. They act as the director's right-hand man and liaise between the artistic, technical, and production teams to ensure timelines, budgets, and artistic quality are met.

This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills, and a thorough understanding of 3D animation production processes.

Location : Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)

Remote: to be considered

Profile required

1. Support the Director:

• Prepare meetings and briefing sessions with the artistic and technical teams

• Translate the director's visions and instructions into clear guidelines for the teams

• Follow up on artistic and technical feedback, ensuring its implementation

2. Production Coordination:

• Oversee the overall schedule of the series in collaboration with the director and producer

• Establish and monitor detailed schedules for each stage of production (pre-production, production, post-production)

• Manage priorities and anticipate potential delays

3. Team Coordination:

• Act as the central point of contact between departments (storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, lighting, compositing, etc.)

• Facilitate communication between teams to resolve issues or answer operational questions

• Ensure a collaborative and motivating work environment

4. Workflow Supervision:

• Identify and resolve technical or organizational bottlenecks in conjunction with department heads

5. Quality Monitoring:

• Participate in art dailies to ensure that the work meets creative and technical expectations

• Report any inconsistencies or deviations from the established style or script

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in the role  

• Clear and constant communication with Production is essential

• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., ShotGrid, Asana, or similar)

• Good understanding of 3D animation software (Maya, Blender, etc.)

• Excellent time management and planning skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and resolve issues quickly

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Ability to motivate and coordinate a multidisciplinary team

• Attention to detail and quality

• Resilience to stress and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Professional and positive attitude

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