Animation Supervisor

Kickstart Entertainment

. Lead the animation team and contribute directly to animation production as needed .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$93,600 - CA$104,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in animation production, with strong leadership capabilities to mentor teams and ensure high-quality output. Proficient in managing animation pipelines and collaborating effectively with both local and overseas studios.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Industry Experience In AnimationStrong Proficiency In Maya, Harmony, NukeExperience Working With Overseas Partner StudiosStrong Leadership And Team Management SkillsUnderstanding Of Animation Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Animation PrinciplesPerformance And ActingTiming And Style ConsistencyReviewing Animation WorkAnimation WorkflowsFlow Production TrackingProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborative MindsetAttention To DetailInitiative And Accountability

Tools & Technologies

Google WorkspaceSlack

Industry Keywords

2D AnimationCG AnimationHybrid PipelinesAnimation ProductionCreative Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the animation team and contribute directly to animation production as needed
Ensure alignment with the Director’s vision and delivery of high-quality work within schedule
Review, revise, and advise teams on animation execution across all production phases
Help establish and maintain the overall series look and style
Provide creative direction, feedback, and mentorship to the animation team
Contribute to key/hero shots, complex sequences, and support work
Balance hands-on animation work with supervisory responsibilities
Provide ideas and solutions for production technology and pipeline concerns with the overseas partner studio
Collaborate with the Line Producer and Director to meet production deadlines and quality requirements
Interpret and implement the Director and Client’s vision
Review shots from layout to final compositing for quality, continuity, and readiness
Align priorities with the Director and Production team, set objectives, conduct check-ins, monitor progress, and report results
Participate in weekly calls with partner studio teams to solve creative and technical problems
Update Animation Department workflow and best-practice documentation
Contribute to post-mortem/retrospective reports
Participate in production-related meetings and address team concerns
Cultivate strong client communication and care
Flag animation and technical issues affecting schedule or quality
Ensure adherence to pipeline requirements, naming conventions, file management standards, and security protocols
Troubleshoot creative and technical issues across animation and adjacent departments
Collaborate with the Creative Director and IT Team to implement productivity-enhancing tools and workflows
Coordinate materials and information flow with overseas partner studios
Lead and manage in alignment with Kickstart’s Core Values

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of industry experience in animation, with 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
Extensive experience working on animated series productions (2D, CG, or hybrid pipelines)
Strong proficiency in Maya, Harmony, Nuke, and/or relevant animation software, depending on pipeline
Excellent understanding of animation principles, performance, acting, timing, and style consistency
Proven experience reviewing and providing actionable feedback on animation work at scale
Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring artists and leading reviews
Experience working with overseas partner studios and distributed teams, and attending meeting times that align across multiple time zones
Strong understanding of animation pipelines, including layout, animation, FX, and compositing workflows
Working knowledge of Flow Production Tracking (fka Shotgrid)
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Mail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs) and Slack
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to balance creative direction with production realities, including schedule and budget constraints
Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and sound judgment in escalation and decision-making
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive, creative, and collaborative work environment
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Equal employment opportunities
Recruitment process accommodations
Hybrid work arrangement (combination of in-studio and remote work)