Animator - Feature (All Levels) - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is seeking Feature Animators at all levels to join our creative team and help push storytelling boundaries on high-profile projects. Hybrid role with 2 days on-site per week, plus occasional remote work.

Start dates range Autumn 2026 through Spring 2027 for various contract durations. You will animate characters and objects using Maya, own shots, shoot reference for performance choices, and collaborate in dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.

Qualifications

• Masters of performance and movement with strong animation craft.
• Proven experience in traditional or computer animation on feature projects.
• Solid understanding of CG production pipeline and processes.
• Excellent portfolio or demo reel demonstrating animation skills.

Responsibilities

• Animate believable characters for feature shots using Maya.
• Take ownership of shots and ensure timely, high-quality completion.
• Shoot reference for performance choices to guide direction.
• Collaborate within a team and participate in regular dailies.
• Maintain high productivity while meeting production deadlines.
• Mentor entry-level animators to elevate work and skills.

Skills

Performance mastery

Team collaboration

Maya

Tools

Maya

Job 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

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