Chef(fe) du département d’animation / 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 person collaborates with leadership and Artist Management to support resource planning and artist development.

What you will do

• Create objectives and key results with cross functional teams.
• Define and communicate long-term vision and operational priorities.
• Align with studio and production leadership to evolve departmental capabilities and workflows.
• Represent departmental priorities with Technology and Development teams to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with Animation Directors, VFX Supervisors, and CG Supervisors to align workflows.
• Guide departmental onboarding, training, and professional development.
• Partner with Artist Management for artist growth, retention, and succession planning.
• Champion initiatives to improve production efficiency and creative quality.
• Serve as the primary representative and advocate for the Animation Department.
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Required qualifications

• Excellent communication skills in French and English.
• Ability to provide a demo reel illustrating relevant artistic and technical experience.

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick leave
• 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.