Feature Crowd/Fix Animator - Hybrid Sydney

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 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