Digital Animator - Gen AI and Compositing (Temporary)
About The Position
We invite YOU to be YOU Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid's landscape. Come play with us. Pocket.watch is currently seeking a talented Digital Animator for a short term project that has the combined talents of compositing and animation and has embraced the addition of AI tools. The ideal candidate has 4 years of After Effects and Adobe CC experience as well as a year using Generative AI. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives.
Requirements
- 4+ years of industry experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including After Effects and Photoshop.
- 2+ years as a storyboard artist or animator, or visual storyteller.
- 1+ years experience with GenAI Image to Video tools such as Runway, Kling, Veo.
- 1+ years experience with LLMs, Prompting and Agentic workflows.
- Experience with using Motion capture and video references to drive performance with AI tools.
- Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and composition.
- Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals.
- Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
- Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.
- Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position.
- Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with ComfyUI, AI Toolkit and LORA training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render.
- Complete shots and sequences using a combination of Adobe CC tools, Compositing, Motion Graphics and Gen AI workflows.
- Work with the Director to break down scripts into sequences and shots focusing on visual storytelling.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
