Job Opening: Animator
Studio: ILM
Location: London, UK
Job Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
- Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
- Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
- Expected to ‘mentor’ entry-level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots.
- Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in traditional animation or computer animation.
- Demonstrable experience working in cel, stop-motion, or computer animation with experience working on feature films.
- Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel, and references.
- Significant experience working at the Mid-Level Animator level in conjunction with recommendations for advancement by the Animation Supervisors and the Department Manager.
Required Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs.
- Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques.
- Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.
- Excellent organization and communication skills.
- This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd