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Animation Director

Aliases: Animation Director

Industry/Sector(s): Media and Entertainment

JOB DESCRIPTION ²

The tasks an Animation Director is expected to perform include:

Recruiting and co-ordinating animation teams

Leading each team from the beginning to the end of any given project

Interpreting and communicating briefs to the animation teams

Reviewing all work produced by animators and assistants

Answering to the production department regarding schedule, budget and output

Ensuring that the creative desires and production requirements are met

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is not a desk job

Need to handle a team of animators and assistants

Local travelling is part of the job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option maybe available

Working hours

Working is 9 hours everyday for 6 days week

Overtime maybe required

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Yes

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably 12^th standard pass

Certified training for Animation Director (programme aligned to MES/Q1302 released by Media & Entertainment Skills Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ³

Skilled in designing complex graphics and animation using computer equipment

Ability to track the process and progress of the project

Knowledge of light manipulation, colours, textures, shadows, transparency, motion graphics, etc.

Ability to create 2D and 3D models, characters, simulations, multimedia presentations, technical illustrations, etc.

Knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of animation and film making

Knowledge of story development, directing, cinematography, editing, storyboards, etc.

Skilled in scripting, planning and creating animated narrative sequences

Knowledge of gadgets such as digital cameras, light pens, motion capture, etc.

Knowledge of the latest developments in the field of animation

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Training in Direction, 3D Animation Software, Fundamentals and Principles of Animation

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Animation and VFX generation institutes across India

Visual arts training institutes across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-education-loan

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CBsQFjAAahUKEwjHwP3D6_nIAhUJkZQKHWC_D6U&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.uni-mysore.ac.in%2Fassets%2Fcreditsystem%2FScienceTechnology%2FSc.--Tech.-Communication%2F5BOS10-11PGDA.doc&usg=AFQjCNF6F4lL_Z_MWz_TiHidVQDzH4EQCg&bvm=bv.106923889,d.bGg

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ²

Director

↑

Animation Director

↑

Assistant Director

↑

Animator

↑

In-betweener

↑

Runner

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁵

For a candidate with experience – ₹ 52,000 to ₹ 75,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Preferably minimum experience of 8 years in relevant field

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ²

Animation studios

Television production studios

Film production studios

Gaming companies

Advertising agencies

KEYWORDS

Animation Director

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	2166.0205	Animation Director
ISCO 2008	2166	Graphic and Multimedia Designers
NIC 2008	58203; 59112	Publishing of computer games for all platforms; Video production
QP Reference	MES/Q1302	Animation Director
NSQF	5	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 Qualification Pack – Animation Director
2	http://www.animationcareerreview.com/articles/animation-director-career-profile
3	http://www.mymajors.com/career/animation-director
4	http://graphicdesign.learnhub.com/lesson/19045-creating-cartoons-in-india-can-make-you-rich
5	http://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Animator/Salary
6	http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/Animation-boom-in-entertainment/articleshow/2596083.cms
7	http://www.ibef.org/industry/media-entertainment-india.aspx

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