Senior Animator

Glow Production; Selangor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Glow Production in Malaysia seeks a Senior Animator to drive character and creature performances for cinematic sequences. You will own shots end-to-end, from layout to final polish, using video references to ground performances and collaborating in daily reviews to refine aesthetics.

Ideal candidates bring 4–6+ years of professional animation experience, mastery of traditional principles, a strong cinematic eye, and expert Maya skills to push production quality in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of professional experience animating characters or creatures in cinematics, high-end gameplay, films, or VFX.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles, weight, acting, and complex locomotion.
• Eye for camera placement, layout, framing, and pacing to support cinematic storytelling.
• Proactive in optimizing workflows and applying industry best practices.
• Excellent collaboration and communication to articulate creative choices and adapt to direction.
• Deep proficiency with Autodesk Maya and ability to troubleshoot animation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality character and creature animations driving narrative and emotional weight.
• Own assigned shots from layout to final polish with timely delivery.
• Shoot and use video reference to ground performance in realistic body mechanics.
• Participate in daily reviews, giving and receiving constructive feedback to improve aesthetics and performance.
• Maintain organized, pipeline-friendly files for seamless handoffs to downstream departments.
• Collaborate with Animation Leads, Directors, and team to enhance production quality.

Skills

Proven Track Record

Animation Mastery

Cinematic Composition

Mindset & Drive

Clear Communication

Software Expertise

Tools

Autodesk Maya

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a talented and driven Senior Animator to join our cinematic team and help us push the boundaries of visual storytelling. If you have a profound passion for bringing high-quality characters, creatures, and worlds to life, we want to hear from you. In this role, you will combine exquisite acting principles with a strong cinematic eye to create breathtaking sequences. You will be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment where your craft directly shapes the emotional heart of our projects.

What you’ll be doing

• Character & Creature Performance: Produce high-quality character and creature animations that drive the narrative and elevate the emotional weight of our cinematic sequences.
• Shot Ownership: Take full ownership of your assigned shots, ensuring successful, independent, and timely completion from early layout right through to final polish.
• Performance Reference: Actively shoot and utilise video reference for performance choices to ground your work in realistic body mechanics and believable acting.
• Collaborative Review: Participate heavily in daily reviews, both giving and receiving constructive feedback to find the best aesthetic and performance solutions.
• Pipeline Etiquette: Maintain highly organised, workflow-friendly files that meet strict pipeline requirements, ensuring seamless handoffs to downstream departments.
• Team Alignment: Partner closely with Animation Leads, Directors, and fellow animators to establish, maintain, and push the overall production quality.

What we’re looking for

• Proven Track Record: 4 to 6 years and above of professional experience animating characters or creatures within cinematics, high-end gameplay, animated films, or visual effects.
• Animation Mastery: Fundamental expertise in traditional animation principles, weight, acting, and complex body locomotion, evidenced by a stellar portfolio or showreel.
• Cinematic Composition: A strong eye for camera placement, layout, framing, and pacing to support high-end cinematic storytelling.
• Software Expertise: Deep, professional proficiency with Autodesk Maya, alongside a proactive approach to troubleshooting technical animation workflows.
• Mindset & Drive: A passionate storyteller who genuinely enjoys the process of optimising workflows and implementing industry best practices.
• Clear Communication: Excellent collaborative skills, with the ability to articulate creative choices and adapt smoothly to shifting creative directions.

Bonus points if you have

• Real-Time Integration: Knowledge or experience working within Unreal Engine (including MetaHuman), Blender, or familiarity with emerging AI animation tools.
• Motion Capture Mastery: Proficiency in motion-captured performance pipelines, specifically with the independent handling of character retargeting.
• Technical Animation Skills: A foundational understanding of rigging, character setup, and the utilisation of complex constraint techniques.
• Linguistic Skills: Proficiency in Mandarin (speaking, reading, and writing) to assist with collaborating with our wider global partners.
• Pop Culture Passion: A genuine love for games, cinematography, and anime!

Additional information

- Full-time, or Fixed Term contract.