Experienced Animator

The job involves creating animated characters and objects that meet required direction, with an emphasis on conveying emotion through body language and facial expressions/dialogue. The artist must possess the ability to animate both primary and secondary characters using traditional methods and computer graphics systems. They will be accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participating in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress. The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation, with a minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred. A demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience is required.

• Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction
• Animates both primary and secondary characters using traditional methods and computer graphics systems
• Conveys emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/dialogue
• Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines
• Participates in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress
• Interacts with production, supervisors, and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks
• Deciphers and follows through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback
• Works efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various design solutions
• Animates multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.

• Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation
• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required
• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable
• Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred
• Must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role