Crowd/Fix Animator - Netflix Animation Studios

Netflix; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Family-forming benefits

Paid leave and vacation time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking a junior animator to collaborate with directors and leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the creative vision. You will develop animation, fix shots, participate in reviews, and help prepare shots for animation, with a requirement of a reel under 2 minutes and a willingness to learn the feature pipeline.

This hybrid role requires at least 3 days in the office weekly; Netflix supports diverse, inclusive teams and offers

Qualifications

• A reel no more than 2 minutes showing strong animation performances.
• Understanding of animation principles, storytelling, and pacing.
• 1+ years animation experience in feature films, VFX, TV or games.
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and collaborate within a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation.
• Develop animation cycles and enhance shots through background character animation.
• Assist in fixes for animation including intersections, eyelines, pops, cloth adjustments, polish.
• Participate in animation reviews to identify problems and communicate fixes.
• Support Leadership to deliver best quality shots by finishing performances timely.
• Learn the feature animation pipeline and prepare shots for animation handoffs.

Skills

Animation principles

Team player

Creative imagination

Problem-solving

Reel under 2 min

Communication skills

Self-managed

Deadline driven

Open to feedback

Tools

Maya

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the Director’s creative vision to assist in the following tasks.
• Develop high quality animation and cycles and enhance shots through background character animation.
• Assist in aesthetic or technical fixes for animation – including, but not limited to intersections, eyelines, pops in motion, cloth adjustments, and overall polish of shots.
• Participate in animation reviews to develop an understanding of shots and their history, proactively help to identify problem areas, communicate fix trends to Animation Leadership.
• Support Animation Leadership to deliver the best quality shots possible by creating, finishing, and fixing performances in a timely manner.
• Learn how the feature animation pipeline works, including its technical requirements between animation and other departments, and help prepare shots for coming into animation and out of animation.

What You’ll Need

• An understanding of animation principles, and an excellent sense of story, pacing, continuity, and appeal.
• Be a proven team player who brings a high level of creative imagination and problem-solving to the role, while also being self-managed/self-driven.
• A reel no more than 2 minutes in length, showcasing your strongest animation performances with believable expressions, emotional depth, weight, physics, and entertainment.
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred but not required
• 1+ years animation experience working in feature films, VFX, TV or games.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Have the ability to listen and be open to constructive criticism.
• Open to new workflows and tool sets.
• Ability to work to deadlines within a team environment.
• A willingness to always improve and inspire those around you.

This role is based out of Sydney, Australia. Hybrid Role (Minimum requirement of 3 days a week in the office).

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.