Animator - Feature (All Levels) - ILM London

Lucasfilm; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is seeking talented Feature Animators to bring life to characters, creatures, and objects for high-end feature work.

The role emphasizes ownership of shots, collaboration in daily reviews, and mentoring by mid/senior artists. Hybrid work requires at least two days on-site weekly.

Candidates should have proven experience in traditional or CG animation and a strong reel, with Maya proficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in traditional or computer animation for feature films or VFX projects.
• Expert knowledge of animation principles, acting, film production, and composition.

Responsibilities

• Animate believable characters for feature shots using Maya and other tools.
• Take ownership of shots and ensure timely delivery within production deadlines.
• Collaborate in daily reviews and iterate based on feedback to reach best results.
• Mentor junior animators to elevate their work and skills.

Skills

Character Animation

Performance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Animation

Tools

Maya

Job description

Description Position Summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented Feature Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help us push the boundaries of storytelling. If you have a passion for bringing high-quality characters, creatures, and objects to life on the big screen, we want to hear from you.

At ILM, you'll be at the intersection of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology, working on some of the most memorable feature animation projects in the industry.

Start dates ranging from Autumn 2026 through to Spring 2027 for various contract durations.

What You'll Do: Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software, primarily Maya.

Take ownership of your shots, ensuring successful and timely completion.

Shoot reference for performance choices to help drive the direction of your shots.

Collaborate within a team, providing and receiving feedback during regular dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.

Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while consistently meeting production deadlines.

Mid and Senior level artists will mentor entry-level Animators, helping them elevate their work and skills.

What We're Looking For: We are seeking animators who are masters of their craft, possessing deep knowledge of performance and movement.

Proven experience in traditional or computer animation with demonstrable work on feature animated films/series, or visual effects character focused projects.

Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.

Exceptional animation skills, evidenced by a strong portfolio or demo reel.

A solid understanding of the CG production pipeline and processes.

Proficiency and solid experience in software Maya.

Excellent organisational and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative production environment.

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.

Disclaimer

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic. To learn more about Disney's guidelines on the use of AI for candidates, ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.