Animator (All levels)

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the animation industry seeks a talented Animator to create high-quality motion graphics for various projects. The Animator will be responsible for successful animations and mentoring entry-level team members. This position is hybrid, requiring at least two days a week on-site, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment for skilled professionals to thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional or computer animation required.
• Demonstrable experience in cel, stop motion or computer animation.
• Expert knowledge in animation principles and film production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots.
• Mentor entry-level Animators, assisting with their shots.
• Maintain productivity while meeting deadlines.

Skills

Traditional animation principles

Computer animation

Excellent organization

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Job description

TheAnimatorcreates high quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general Supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project

• Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis

• Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

• Expected to ‘mentor’ entry level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots

• Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in traditional animation or computer animation

• Demonstrable experience working in cel, stop motion or computer animation with experience working on feature films or high end episodic projects

• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references

• Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs

• Mid and Senior level artists are expected to ‘mentor’ entry level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots

• Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques

• Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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