Animator (R&D Service Project, On-Site)

Steamroller Animation • Mount Dora, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Steamroller Animation is looking for a talented Animator to join us for a high-priority Research and Development service project. This is a unique opportunity to solve creative puzzles and push the boundaries of character movement within a dedicated R&D environment.
Project Details
This is a contract position (1099 status) for a project that is purely R&D in nature.
Because this is a service project focused on internal development, there will be no finished product shared publicly.
The project is under a very restrictive NDA, requiring this role to be strictly in-house at our studio.
Candidates must be available to work on-site full-time in our studio —located in Mount Dora, FLorida—Monday through Friday.
The project is estimated to last 5 to 7 months, starting in early April.
Core Focus
We are seeking character keyframe animators with a profound understanding of animation principles.
All candidates must have demonstrated experience with facial animation, specifically showcasing strong appeal and clear graphic shapes.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of production experience in a professional studio environment.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
• Strong understanding of character keyframe animation and fundamental principles.
• Extensive experience with facial animation featuring strong appeal and graphic shapes.
• Ability to utilize research and reference effectively to inform animation tasks.
• Solid knowledge of human and animal anatomy.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn both independently and with the team.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 2D animation and 2D animation principles.
• Experience interfacing directly with clients.
• Experience with motion capture cleanup and working with mocap data.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the animation team on intermediate to complex tasks across various styles.
• Consistently deliver high-quality animation for keyframe, motion capture, and/or cinematic sequences.
• Work closely with animation directors and leads to meet artistic goals and project requirements.
• Communicate effectively with production regarding performance ideas, deadlines, and technical concerns.
• Participate in dailies, rounds, and team reviews to implement feedback and enhance overall quality.
• Maintain professional and open communication regarding creative direction and changes.
• Utilize necessary production tools proficiently to meet all project requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed