Studio: Animal Logic Entertainment
Job Opening: Animator – Netflix Animated Feature Film
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Bring characters to life
- Produce high-quality animation in line with the Director’s creative vision and the brief received from the lead and/or supervisor
- Animate using effective storytelling skills, through knowledge of camera angles and framing shots
- Understand the visual requirements for the film and in consultation with your Lead and/or Supervisor, provide input into the procedures and techniques that will enable these to be met
- Adhere to deadlines and anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production
- Help provide solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes
- Understand department pipeline including all assets and tools, and their purpose
- Become proficient with the department’s propriety tools
Qualification & Skills:
- 2+ years’ industry experience in feature films, TV series or games with a focus in Animation
- Experience working in a feature animated film pipeline
- Proficiency to create stylized animation work at a high-end feature film quality level demonstrated through past project work and/or reel/portfolio
- Working knowledge in animation techniques and a proficiency in 3d software packages, particularly Maya
- Proven ability to produce feature film quality character animation in a range of styles
- Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflow
- Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, timing, acting and storytelling techniques
- A strong knowledge of anatomy, movement and basic real world physics and their application for animation
- Recognised post-secondary qualification in animation, film or related field preferable
- A demonstrated passion and ability in 3d animation
- Enthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent coupled with an understanding for taking direction and performing tasks to the individual’s best abilities
- Have an “eye” for the nuances of a believable action
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
- A flexible approach while maintaining consistently high standards
- Ability to balance workloads to achieve deadlines within a team environment
- Strong written and verbal English language skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project
- Have the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given
- Open to new workflows and tool sets
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://boards.greenhouse.io/animallogic/jobs/3370053