Lead Creature Animator — Feature VFX & Mentorship

The Walt Disney Company; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is seeking a Senior Animator to design and create the motion of computer graphics characters across sequences, overseeing animation on a production.

You will lead animation for creatures and objects, follow direction from the Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor, and mentor junior team members. The role requires a traditional animation background with CG experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Maya and UNIX.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in traditional animation and four years of experience, or at least six years of experience working in computer animation with three years or more working on feature or VFX films.
• Two years as a Mid-Level Animator with recommended advancement by supervisors and department manager.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and composition.

Responsabilidades

• Lead creation of outstanding animation for graphics creatures and objects within a shot, using various animation software programs.
• Understand and execute direction from Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor.
• Supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators as directed by the Animation Supervisor.
• Participate in team reviews and provide feedback during dailies.
• Train and mentor new Animators and provide technical assistance to show supervisors.
• Maintain productivity and meet deadlines while delivering high quality work.
• Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
• Occasionally perform hands-on shot work and provide reference performances including motion capture when needed.

Conocimientos

Animation basics

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in traditional animation

Herramientas

Maya

UNIX

Shell scripting

Descripción del empleo

Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is seeking a Senior Animator to design and create the motion of computer graphics characters across sequences, overseeing animation on a production.

You will lead animation for creatures and objects, follow direction from the Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor, and mentor junior team members. The role requires a traditional animation background with CG experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Maya and UNIX.