Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London

Disneyland Hong Kong; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in London seeks talented Feature Animators to bring high-quality characters to life. This hybrid role requires proficiency in animation software like Maya and a strong portfolio. Successful candidates will collaborate within a team, receiving mentorship from mid and senior-level artists. Join us to work on memorable projects and push the boundaries of storytelling.

Qualifications

• Masters of animation with knowledge of performance and movement.
• Proven experience on feature animated films or visual effects projects.
• Strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing exceptional animation skills.

Responsibilities

• Animate believable characters for feature film shots using animation software.
• Collaborate with the team and provide feedback in daily sessions.
• Maintain high productivity and quality while meeting production deadlines.

Skills

Animation skills

Knowledge of traditional animation principles

Software proficiency in Maya

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

Job description

Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London

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.

What You'll Do:

Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software

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

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 in software like Maya

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

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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