Lead Animator - Feature Animation (Hybrid)

Industrial Light & Magic; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a Lead Animator to support the Animation Supervisor in designing and delivering high-quality animation for shots and sequences. You will lead a team of animators, shaping the aesthetic and technical approach across production timeframes.

You will drive animation tools and collaborate with rigging and department heads to develop character and facial performances, while hands-on shot work ensures the team meets the established look and standards.

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience leading animation on feature projects.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, acting, and story-telling.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to create animation for digital characters, vehicles and props.
• Incorporate direction from Animation Supervisor to achieve desired style.
• Oversee junior to senior animators and provide guidance daily.
• Participate in reviews and provide feedback to the production team.
• Mentor and train new animators.

Skills

Team leadership

Animation direction

Storytelling

Collaboration

Mentoring

Tools

Maya

Linux

Job description

Industrial Light & Magic is seeking a Lead Animator to support the Animation Supervisor in designing and delivering high-quality animation for shots and sequences. You will lead a team of animators, shaping the aesthetic and technical approach across production timeframes.

You will drive animation tools and collaborate with rigging and department heads to develop character and facial performances, while hands-on shot work ensures the team meets the established look and standards.