Responsibilities:

• Participate in strategy and decision making as a member of the department’s leadership group.
• Perform operational responsibility for services provided by the animation team concerning technological innovation and performance management.
• Carry out planning & forecasting for department growth, sustainability & retention.
• Develop, supervise and manage the animation department.
• Meet regularly with team members to mentor and offer experienced guidance, provide constructive feedback, conduct performance reviews, and facilitate the team’s best work.
• Manage the career growth and development of direct reports.
• Assists the Department Head with project staffing, hiring, and onboarding.
• Work with Department Head and other Managers to determine best practices and guide leads in their implementation across all animation groups across all projects.
• Manage the Asst. Managers with the tracking & completion of ongoing campaigns.
• Manage & develop revenue streams for internal & external projects.
• Evaluate schedules in conjunction with pod leads and project management, and ensure that teams deliver against project goals and pillars.
• Foster a safe work environment by ensuring all complaints and concerns related to inappropriate or unprofessional conduct in the workplace are addressed immediately.
• Build and maintain relationships with peers and other senior leaders to align project and departmental priorities.
• Any other duties may be assigned by the Management.

Education & Experience:

• Understanding of relevant tools, methods, and technologies
• Minimum to 4 to 6 years of experience, training/education in managing a creative department
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a lead role managing 20+ resources

Skills & Expertise:

• Proven knowledge of analytical tools and data-driven management
• Hands-on experience with 3D software
• Proven experience in critical thinking & problem-solving in creative field