Animation Supervisor (Feature Animation) – Speculative Application

DIGIC Pictures has been making 3D animated films for more than twenty years. We have won numerous prestigious awards and created short films for world-renowned brands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.

Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.

Animation Supervisor
Location: Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET)
Reports to: Head of Animation

The Animation Supervisor is the bearer of the highest level of professional responsibility for the project in the Animation Division.

What you'll do:

• Participate in the preparation, assessment, and bidding of projects and the enforcement of professional aspects within the field

• Evaluate the size and complexity of the project, make proposals to the organizational director regarding the assignment of right people as leads and the workflow in the division

• Provide high-level professional management and control of the Leads on the project; giving feedback on their work

• Monitor the implementation of projects in cooperation with the Leads; professional coordination within the division, with other divisions and production staff - documenting this information in the appropriate place in the internal production software if necessary

• Provide mentoring to team members, supporting their professional development

• Inform the project manager and stakeholders in a timely manner if any obstacles arise in the project, especially those that may cause negative consequences in other areas ; solve the problem by coordinating with the relevant departments

• Make recommendations to the Division Lead about shortcomings and problems in working methods based on previous experiences. Implement efficiency-enhancing methods formulated by the Division Lead during projects, provide feedback on their effectiveness

• Participate in the post-mortem phase and process lessons learned at the division level

• Actively communicate any questions or blockers using our internal production tool and directly with leads

• Collaborate with other departments to help ensure successful project delivery

Professional qualifications:

• Feature Animation experience - (ideally long-form or high-end episodic)

• Have the confidence and experience to take ownership of a sequence

• Deep understanding of animation principles

• Confident use of Maya or other professional animation software

• Confident use of RV for animation review

• Strong artistic skills in character animation

• Solid knowledge of film pipelines and asset production workflows

• Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Soft skills:

• Independent, efficient work style

• Precision, reliability, and commitment to deadlines

• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Willingness to mentor and support others

• Proactive attitude and a continuous drive to improve

• Creativity and strong attention to detail

Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals

You’ll be part of a forward-looking leadership team shaping how our long-form animation division delivers excellence - creatively, operationally, and culturally. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while leading a talented team at the forefront of our industry.

• The chance to work on a high-profile Netflix project

• An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions

• Fully remote work

• A full-time employment in Hungary or a freelance contract within a European time zone

• A supportive, open-minded team

Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals.