Feature Crowd & Fix Animator - Hybrid Sydney

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Family-forming benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking versatile Crowd/Fix Animators for our CG Feature Film. You’ll collaborate with Directors and Leadership to polish shots, develop animation cycles, and fix visual aspects like intersections, eyelines, and cloth. A strong reel and passion for storytelling are essential; Maya experience preferred.

Hybrid role with three days in the office. Opportunities to contribute across a dynamic pipeline, learn workflows, and deliver high-quality shots on tight

Qualifications

• Understanding of animation principles and a strong sense of story, pacing, continuity and appeal.
• A reel no more than 2 minutes showcasing animation performances with believable expressions, depth, weight and entertainment.
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred but not required.
• 1+ years animation experience in feature films, VFX, TV or games.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Willingness to listen to constructive criticism and adapt workflows.
• Open to new workflows and tool sets and meeting deadlines.

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 aesthetic or technical fixes for animation including intersections, eyelines, cloth adjustments and overall polish of shots.
• Participate in animation reviews to identify problem areas and communicate fix trends to leadership.
• Support leadership to deliver best quality shots by finishing and fixing performances on time.
• Learn the feature animation pipeline and help prepare shots for animation transitions.

Skills

Animation principles

Storytelling

Team player

Problem solving

Self-driven

Open to feedback

Deadline oriented

Tools

Maya

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios in Sydney is seeking versatile Crowd/Fix Animators for our CG Feature Film. You’ll collaborate with Directors and Leadership to polish shots, develop animation cycles, and fix visual aspects like intersections, eyelines, and cloth. A strong reel and passion for storytelling are essential; Maya experience preferred.

Hybrid role with three days in the office. Opportunities to contribute across a dynamic pipeline, learn workflows, and deliver high-quality shots on tight