Digital Ink & Paint Supervisor on our new Feature Film

Job DescriptionFollowing the animatic, work closely with the Director to produce animation that meets the creative quality and needs of the projectGuide & Supervisor Ink & Paint 2D hand-drawn animation in TVPaint following colour model sheetsAs needed process hand drawn animation through texturising, smearing, offsetting and other processesProvide extra material such as mattes for use by the Compositing DepartmentAssist in the building and maintaining of character palette filesWork closely with TD / Asst. TD (s)  to complete assignments and meet your weekly quota and deadlines as assigned by the Production CrewProvide comprehensive briefs for the DIP team detailing approaches and solutions to individual shotsCreate & maintain a department guide as requiredAbility to guide and provide clear / concise notes to the artistsEnsuring consistency and continuity per established artworkEnsure the team complete any creative and technical revisions in addition to the quotaAdhering to the work flow structure of the project as requested by the TD / Asst. TD (s), including a clean and orderly delivery of assets Open to share with the team processes and assets that could help with continuity and productivityTo work cohesively within a team environment ensuring high levels of communication at all timesTo work with relevant Production Coordinator/s to ensure the status of your work is known, allowing them to track the progression of assetsLead and guide the team, alongside Production, in developing solutions if limitations of schedule are flagged as a possible issue.Responsibility for Skills Development including but not limited to, working with the HR and production crew to identify skills development goals and ensure crew members are completing their learnings logs, ensure all skills development plans are completed within a timely manner, and fully signed off by the end of the training period.To deliver technically clearly named and well layered files following established protocolsTo attend departmental kick-off meetings and reviews as neededWork according to the expected scheduleAddress any problems and communicate progress of work to the TD / Asst. TD’s and CoordinatorMaintain effective communication with all crew members, ensuring as a senior member of the team, any feedback or issue raised is done so in a respectful, supportive and constructive manner.Promote a good work ethic and positive atmosphere within the teamAssist in keeping information relation to the projects confidential and secureAttend and contribute to relevant meetings and trainings as neededBe available on Google Chat and by emails during working hoursThis list is not exhaustive and might be complemented by reasonable and related tasks that are requested of youRequirementsHighly motivated and enthusiastic artist with strong attention to detailPrevious Digital Ink & Paint Supervisor experience preferred but not essential Excellent organisational and communication skillsEnsure quality and style consistency with projectAbility to meet deadlines as established by production managementAbility to multitask and prioritiseStrong team player, capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasmAn ability to work collaboratively & efficiently in a fast paced quality driven teamKnowledge of asset tracking and database software (such as Shotgrid) is a distinct advantageOther Information:Cartoon Saloon is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and Inclusion are core to who we are, and we recognise the great value each one of us brings to the team. If you require an accommodation due to a disability with your application or recruitment process, please contact jobs@cartoonsaloon.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best as we can.Please note this position requires the candidate to work full time in-house in Kilkenny, Ireland.Please note that testing can be a part of our selection process. If you reach that stage we will give you further detailsClosing date for applications for this position is Friday 08th August at 5pm .