Head of Department - Animation

The role

The Head of the Animation Department defines and drives strategic direction, operational priorities, and long-term growth for Feature Animation and Visual Effects productions. This role partners with Artist Management for resource planning and artist development.

What you will do

• Create objectives and key results amongst cross functional teams.
• Define and communicate long-term vision, strategic direction, and operational priorities.
• Lead alignment with studio leadership, production leadership, and department heads.
• Represent departmental priorities in partnership with Technology and Development teams.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors, VFX Supervisors, CG Supervisors, and production leadership.
• Guide departmental onboarding, training priorities, documentation, and professional development.
• Partner with Artist Management to support artist growth, retention, and succession planning.
• Champion initiatives that improve production efficiency, creative quality, and organizational effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary representative and advocate for the Animation Department.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Required qualifications

• English

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks is the Academy Award-winning Live Action Visual Effects and Feature Animation unit of Sony Pictures Entertainment.