Animator (All Levels) - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company (France); London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company is seeking Animators at all levels to create high-quality animations for projects. The role involves mentoring entry-level animators and collaborating within teams to produce high standard animations. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence twice a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional or computer animation.
• Expert knowledge of animation principles and skills evidenced by portfolio.
• Ability to mentor entry level animators.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for successful animation of shots on specific projects.
• Mentor entry level animators and assist with their shots.
• Participate in team aesthetic discussions and provide feedback.

Skills

Animation

Communication

Organization

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Shell scripting

Job description

*We are recruiting at all levels for this position*

Position Summary

Creates 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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