Inside the Role: Animation Supervisor at Digital Domain(Montreal) 🎬✨

Digital Domain Productions is hiring

Animation is at the heart of storytelling in film, television, commercials, and beyond—and at Digital Domain, the Animation Supervisor is the person who ensures that every movement, gesture, and expression meets the highest standard of excellence.

This position isn’t just about managing a team—it’s about leading by example, upholding quality, and aligning the animation team’s output with the creative vision of the project.

The Purpose of the Role

As an Animation Supervisor, you are the bridge between artistry and execution. You’ll partner closely with the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer to develop a clear animation schedule, coordinate with department leads, and keep projects running smoothly from start to finish.

You set the pace for the animation team, ensure consistency, and inspire excellence at every stage of production.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the Animation Department: Oversee the day-to-day work of animators, ensuring deadlines are met without sacrificing quality.

• Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure that every scene delivers top-tier animation that aligns with the project’s creative direction.

• Collaborate Across Departments: Work closely with FX, Rigging, Modeling, and other teams to keep workflows efficient and communication clear.

• Guide Talent Development: Recognize your team’s strengths, provide constructive feedback, and help artists grow their skills.

• Solve Problems Quickly: Identify and address technical or personnel issues, keeping production moving forward.

• Interpret the Director’s Vision: Translate creative direction into actionable animation tasks that achieve the intended look and feel.

• Plan and Organize: Develop schedules, determine resource needs, and contribute to project bidding when required.

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• 6+ years in animation production, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

• Proven leadership experience, including training and mentoring animators.

• Advanced animation skills, especially in character animation.

• Deep understanding of the full animation pipeline, from pre- to post-production.

• Strong communication skills for both creative and technical discussions.

• Sequence directing experience is a plus.

Why This Role Matters

In the fast-paced world of animation, the Animation Supervisor is both a creative leader and a problem solver. Your expertise ensures that every shot not only meets technical requirements but also resonates emotionally with audiences.

At Digital Domain, you won’t just be supervising—you’ll be shaping the storytelling magic that brings worlds and characters to life.