Position Overview

Giant are now seeking experienced Episodic Directors for an exciting new upcoming CG production.

These are full-time positions and will be based in our studio in Dublin, Ireland.

Please mail to careers@giant.ie – please include the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email, for example: “Application – Episodic Director Position”.

Starting date: May 2022

Position Responsibilities

• Work closely with Supervising Director and Art Director to help establish visual rules for the series and guidelines for characters and locations 

• Help oversee script versions to prepare Director notes as well as creative and constructive feedback for episodes before they move into production

• Partner with the Supervising Director to help lead the storyboard team and deliver assigned episodes through animatics

• Take part in episodic launch calls and handover calls with the Supervising Director

• Work closely with Storyboard Supervisor to plan episodes and direct storyboard artists

• Lead Storyboard Pitch calls with the client

• Work closely with the Animatic Editor to direct animatics

• Collaborate directly with production team to review and address client notes

• Help with the dissemination of client notes and give clear direction and advice to team

• Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff

• Participate in the talent acquisition process with the Line Producer and Production Manager to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback

• Mentor and support the Pre Production team and cultivate positive team morale

Position Requirements

• 5+ years experience, preferably in CG animation for TV or Film

• Prior directorial experience essential, ideally in a long format TV series

• Proven skills in storyboarding, storytelling and animation timing

• Working knowledge of CG animation pipeline

• Strong leadership capabilities, motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm

• Ability to manage clients needs and expectations in line with series assumptions

• Organised and methodical in approach to work

• Ability to establish priorities and multi-task efficiently within a high pressure environment while meeting strict TV deadlines

• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of production team, artists and management.