Senior Creature Animator

Pixomondo; Stuttgart; Hybrid; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading animation studio is seeking a Senior Creature Animator to create exceptional animations that bring creatures to life. This role requires a minimum of 5 years in VFX and Animation for Films and TV, with expert knowledge in Maya. The Senior Creature Animator will work on site in Stuttgart with hybrid flexibility, aligning animations with project visions and bringing artistic skills to ensure engaging storytelling. Candidates must be eligible to work in Germany.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up.

Aufgaben

• Create animations according to project vision.
• Work with production staff to align sequences with client vision.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as required.

Kenntnisse

Animation in various styles

Mocap cleanup

Proficiency with Maya

Excellent artistic skill set

Strong understanding of Visual Effects pipelines

Excellent communication skills

Tools

Maya

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Creature Animator (Germany/EUR)

The Role:

The Senior Creature Animator will create top-notch animations and bring creatures to life according to the project vision outlined by the Lead and/or Supervisor. This is a contract position starting in January 2026 and working with our Stuttgart team on a hybrid/remote basis.

Requirements

• Working with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client's vision and the project brief as outlined by the Supervisor.
• Ability to animate in various styles (creatures specifically) as required on assigned project.
• Sufficient capability in Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX.
• Proficiency with animation software (Maya) for visual effects-intensive projects.
• Other miscellaneous duties as required from time to time by the Animation and CG Supervisor.

Your Track Record

• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV creating live action, photo realistic creature animations.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles for Creature and Character Animation.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation.
• Expert knowledge of Maya.
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates.
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition.
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision.
• Work should demonstrate the ability to define creature, create fluid motion, organic movement, and storytelling.
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

Additional Requirements

Must be eligible to work in Germany/EUR. Reference: ECNJOBID-193-34-73-168 in the application.