Animator -VFX (All Levels)

Industrial Light & Magic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

On-site 2 days per week

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic London is seeking talented VFX Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help push the boundaries of storytelling. You will animate characters, creatures and objects for high-profile projects, blending artistic vision with cutting-edge technology.

This hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days on-site each week at a London location, with occasional remote work. Start dates in January 2027 and various contract durations.

Qualifications

• Experience in traditional animation or computer animation.
• Demonstrable experience working on feature films.
• Portfolio, demo reel and references evidencing exceptional animation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific film or episodic project.
• Participates as a team member in determining aesthetic solutions; provides feedback during dailies.
• Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.

Skills

Traditional animation

Computer animation

Maya

UNIX shell scripting

Rigging basics

CG production pipeline knowledge

Portfolio / demo reel

Communication skills

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Job description

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented VFX 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 VFX animation projects in the industry.

Start dates for January 2027 for various contract durations.

What You’ll Do:

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific film or episodic project.
• 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.
• Demonstrable experience working in cel, stopmotion or computer animation with experience working on feature films.
• 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.

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