Freelance Senior Animator

Outpost VFX; Mumbai; On-site; INR 669,600 - 1,004,400; Part time

Job summary

Outpost VFX in Mumbai is seeking a Freelance Senior Animator to take responsibility for animating primary and secondary characters for high-end episodic projects and feature films. You will engage in daily sessions, contribute feedback, and troubleshoot animation-related issues.

This position requires a strong knowledge of Maya, core animation principles, and experience with high-end VFX work. Join a team that values diversity and mutual respect, and offers continuous learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Animate primary and secondary characters and elements for high-end projects.
• Participate in dailies sessions and provide constructive feedback.
• Analyze and troubleshoot animation-related technical challenges.

Skills

Strong Knowledge of Maya

Understanding of core animation principles

Experience in animating characters and props

High level of experience in High End Film VFX

Understanding of a CG Pipeline

Job description

We create stunning visual effects for film and episodic projects. The way we work shapes the work we make.

What’s in it for you?

At Outpost you have the chance to make a valuable contribution, not only to the amazing high end episodic and film productions you’ll be working on, but also in developing the positive culture that we want to spread throughout the VFX community.

You will have access to training through online training platforms as well as our own internal learning and development resources to enable you to continue to develop and hone your skills.

You will also get to work alongside the incredibly talented, friendly, and genuine individuals that make up Outpost!

Job Description

The role:

As a Freelance Senior Animator you will be responsible for animating both primary and secondary characters and elements, working efficiently to complete assigned shots to an excellent quality for high end episodic projects and feature films.

You will participate in dailies sessions, offering and receiving constructive feedback, and using your ability to analyse and troubleshoot to solve animation related technical challenges.

Key Skills

• Strong Knowledge of Maya
• Thorough understanding of the core animation principles and shot composition.
• Experience in animating characters, vehicles, props, creatures, and cameras.
• High level of experience working on High End Film / Episodic TV VFX.
• Good understanding of a CG Pipeline

Equal opportunities

At Outpost we believe that our strength lies in our differences. These help us to take different perspectives, challenge norms and create a special environment based on mutual respect. Outpost is an equal opportunities employer. Employment with us is based on a person’s extraordinary talent and potential. No candidate will receive any less favourable treatment based on their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual preference, or any other factor that has no bearing on an individual’s ability to perform their job.