Animator

Scanline VFX; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering visual effects studio as an Animator, where you'll create stunning character and object animations for live-action projects. This role demands a strong grasp of animation principles, a keen eye for storytelling, and collaboration with talented teams. With a commitment to innovation and quality, this forward-thinking company offers a dynamic environment where your creativity can flourish. If you're passionate about animation and eager to push artistic boundaries, this opportunity is perfect for you. Be part of a team that values exploration and fresh ideas in the ever-evolving landscape of visual effects.

Qualifications

• Experience in VFX productions with live-action realism is ideal.
• Strong understanding of animation principles and camera language.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animation under the direction of supervisors.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Animation Basics

Problem Solving

Technical Debugging

Visual Storytelling

Fine Arts Background

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Animation

Diploma in Animation

Tools

Maya

Motion Builder

Unreal Engine

Job description

As an Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation
• Be accountable for incorporating a high level of quality in each scene
• Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
• Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met

Qualifications

• Ideally experienced on VFX productions with live-action “realism”
• Knowledge of Maya (required), Motion Builder and Unreal (useful, not essential)
• Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model
• Strong understanding the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc.
• Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance
• Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required
• Passionate about animation and visual storytelling
• A great attitude and ability to change and adapt with the project
• Strong animation reels can make up for lack of experience - great potential and enthusiasm is key!
• Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field or equivalent experience
• Previs experience a plus
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills

About Us

Scanline VFX is an award-winning leader in the visual effects industry with 7 studios worldwide, including London, Los Angeles, Montreal, Munich (will cease to operate by year's end), Seoul, and Vancouver. Since our beginning in 1989, we strive to set the highest standard of quality in everything we do. Through innovation, we generate solutions for our clients and raise the bar — both within our workplace and throughout our industry.

We look for explorers, people who are willing to go to new places and are open to testing, learning and iterating as they go. We believe great ideas come from everyone, so we actively encourage team members to ask questions and present their ideas.

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Powered by Netflix

Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce allows us to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in visual effects. In addition to working on projects for Netflix, we continue to work with a variety of long-standing and new clients.

Come as you are

We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Seoul or surroundings, or those willing to relocate.