2D Effects Artist: Magic & Elemental Visuals (Freelance)

Skydance Media; United States; Remote; EUR 100,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. Reels highlighting timing, physics, and integration with character performance are preferred.

You will collaborate with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer, bringing ideas to life across magic, water, fire, and other elements. The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area is $115,000-140,000

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in 2D animation or visual development, with a focus on effects.
• Traditional 2D animation background.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or similar.
• Strong grasp of timing, weight, and physics as applied to effects animation.
• Ability to take direction and iterate quickly.
• Creative mindset with the ability to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life.

Responsibilities

• Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene
• Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects
• Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film
• Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context
• Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints

Skills

2D animation

Visual development

Effects

Photoshop

Nuke

After Effects

Toon Boom Harmony

TVPaint

Tools

Photoshop

Nuke

After Effects

Toon Boom Harmony

TVPaint

Job description

Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. Reels highlighting timing, physics, and integration with character performance are preferred.

You will collaborate with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer, bringing ideas to life across magic, water, fire, and other elements. The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area is $115,000-140,000