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This role oversees the reviewing, revising and advising the teams regarding animation execution across all phases of production to meet the creative and schedule needs of the production.\nProduction Responsibilities:\nWork within the Animation Department in collaboration with other Kickstart team members to help establish and maintain the overall series look and style\nProvide clear creative direction, feedback, and when applicable, mentorship to the animation team to ensure consistent performance quality and style adherence\nContribute directly to animation production as needed, including key/hero shots, complex sequences, or support work to maintain schedule and quality targets\nBalance hands-on animation work with supervisory responsibilities, ensuring both personal output and team output meet production standards\nProactively provide ideas and solutions in relation to production technology and pipeline concerns and working with our overseas partner studio. \nWork closely with Line Producer and Director to ensure that all production deadlines are met while producing work at a quality level in keeping with production requirements\nInterpret and implement the Director and Client’s vision while ensuring the highest levels of artistic quality and technical continuity throughout the series\nReview all shots from layout to final comp in collaboration with the Director, ensuring quality, continuity, and readiness for next phases\nWork in collaboration with the Director and Production team to align on priorities, set clear objectives, conduct regular check-ins, monitor progress, and report results to Production\nParticipate in weekly calls with Partner Studio teams to discuss and offer solutions for creative and technical problems\nSupport updating documentation relevant to the Animation Department workflows and best practices \nAnalyze successes, challenges, and lessons learned during the production process for inclusion in final post-mortem (\"retrospective\") reports\nParticipate in any relevant production-related meetings by offering solutions to problems and listening to the team's concerns\nCultivate strong client communication and care\nFlag any animation- or technical-related issues that may impact schedule or quality to Production and Director.\nEnsure all work adheres to pipeline requirements, naming conventions, file management standards and security protocols\nSupport troubleshooting of creative and technical issues across animation and adjacent departments\nStudio Responsibilities:\nWork in collaboration with Creative Director, and IT Team to implement new tools and workflows which increase productivity and efficiency\nReview materials and collaborate closely with overseas partner studio(s) to ensure a smooth information flow between locations, both files and personal communication\nLeading and managing in a manner aligned with Kickstart’s Core Values \nAnd such other duties as Kickstart may assign from time to time\nRequirements\n5+ years of industry experience in animation, with 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role\nExtensive experience working on animated series productions (2D, CG, or hybrid pipelines)\nStrong proficiency in Maya, Harmony, Nuke, and/or relevant animation software, depending on pipeline\nExcellent understanding of animation principles, performance, acting, timing, and style consistency\nProven experience reviewing and providing actionable feedback on animation work at scale\nStrong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring artists and leading reviews\nExperience working with overseas partner studios and distributed teams, and attending meeting times that align across multiple time zones.\nStrong understanding of animation pipelines, including layout, animation, FX, and compositing workflows\nWorking knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (fka Shotgrid)\nProficiency in Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs) and Slack\nExcellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to balance creative direction with production realities, including schedule and budget constraints\nDemonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound judgment in escalation and decision-making\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment\nAbility to maintain confidentiality\nStrong work ethic, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset\nBenefits\nKickstart Entertainment is a growing animation and production studio with locations in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Arkansas, Hong Kong, Suzhou, and Mumbai. We believe in the power of collaboration-it shows in the way we work and in the supportive, creative environment we've built where innovation and great ideas thrive.\nAt Kickstart, we know that experience comes in many forms. You may not meet every qualification listed, and that's okay. If your skills and experience are closely aligned with what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and believe they make our team stronger.\nWhy Kickstart?\nHaving the right experience and skills is only one part of what we're looking for. We seek people who align with our Core Values and who are just as passionate about building an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace as they are about creating exceptional content.\nTogether, we're building a globally recognized studio known for outstanding storytelling, creative excellence, and a culture where talented people can do their best work.\nKickstart is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace throughout every stage of the employee journey, including recruitment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities.\nIf you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.\nCreate. Collaborate. 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