Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London

Disney Cruise Line - The Walt Disney Company; City Of London; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is seeking Feature Animators at all levels to join their team. This role involves animating characters for feature films while collaborating within a creative team. Candidates should have experience in traditional or computer animation, proficiency in Maya, and a strong portfolio. The position offers a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence at least 2 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in animation, with a strong portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of performance and movement.
• Understanding of the CG production pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Animate high-quality characters for feature films.
• Collaborate with team members and provide feedback.
• Meet production deadlines consistently.

Skills

Traditional or computer animation

Animation software proficiency (Maya)

Collaboration skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

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.

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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