Animator - Immersive (All Levels)

Industrial Light & Magic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is seeking VFX Animators at all levels to contribute to immersive entertainment projects, with emphasis on photoreal facial performances. Ideal candidates will showcase deep FACs knowledge and nuanced emotional expression, aligned with traditional and digital animation skills.

Role is hybrid; 2 days on-site per week with occasional remote work. Contract length up to six months, starting early 2027, with ILM (UK) Ltd. as the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional animation or computer animation in feature film, episodic or immersive fields.
• Experience dealing with motion capture and complex body mechanics.
• Broad FACs knowledge and facial animation skills.
• 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; experienced knowledge of Maya as well as other supporting software programs.
• Knowledge of constraint techniques, and the basics of rigging.
• Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on an immersive concert project, focusing on highly detailed facial animation
• 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.

Skills

Motion capture

FACs knowledge

Facial animation

Animation principles

Maya

Rigging basics

Team collaboration

Organization

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Shell scripting

Job description

Job Requirements Position Summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented VFX Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help us push the boundaries of immersive entertainment. If you have a passion for bringing photoreal performances to life, we want to hear from you! Ideal candidates will combine an exceptional grasp of human body mechanics with a proven ability to bring digital faces to life through deep FACS knowledge and emotional nuance.

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

Contract start dates beginning early 2027, with durations of up to six months.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on an immersive concert project, focusing on highly detailed facial animation
• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in traditional animation or computer animation in feature film, episodic or immersive fields
• Experience dealing with motion capture and complex body mechanics
• Broad FACs knowledge and facial animation skills
• 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; experienced knowledge of Maya as well as other supporting software programs.
• Knowledge of constraint techniques, and the basics of rigging.
• Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

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 This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic.

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.