Lead Feature Animator - Hybrid (On-site 2 days)

The Walt Disney Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walt Disney Company’s ILM division is seeking a Lead Animator to guide a team in crafting high-quality animation for digital characters and assets. You will drive the artistic and technical direction, mentor artists, and collaborate with the Director and Animation Supervisor to achieve the shot’s goals.

Hybrid role requiring 2 days on-site weekly; you will engage across the production, refine animation tools, and help shape acting styles and timing for key characters.

Qualifications

• Significant proven experience in Feature Animation Projects at a Lead level.
• Ability to deliver complex shots to the highest quality.
• Strong understanding of animation timing, posing and acting.
• Experience mentoring and guiding junior artists.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in creating animation for digital creatures, humans, vehicles and props.
• Interpret and implement director and supervisor directions.
• Oversee entry-, mid-, and senior-level animators with daily guidance.
• Provide feedback during dailies and help establish aesthetics and tech solutions.
• Assist training and mentoring of new animators.

Skills

Team leadership

Animation principles

Collaboration

Communication

Mentoring

Tools

Maya

Linux

Proprietary software

Job description

The Walt Disney Company’s ILM division is seeking a Lead Animator to guide a team in crafting high-quality animation for digital characters and assets. You will drive the artistic and technical direction, mentor artists, and collaborate with the Director and Animation Supervisor to achieve the shot’s goals.

Hybrid role requiring 2 days on-site weekly; you will engage across the production, refine animation tools, and help shape acting styles and timing for key characters.