Animator (DNEG Animation)

Vfxwire; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

We are DNEG, a leading visual effects and animation company for award-winning feature films. We hire over 9,000 professionals with offices worldwide, including Los Angeles. We embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.

Join our Los Angeles team to craft high-quality character animation, collaborate across departments, and push creative boundaries with cutting-edge tools and techniques.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of feature film animation experience.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, character acting, and storytelling.
• Proficiency in Maya or Blender; motion capture experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality animation for feature films meeting the director’s vision and project requirements.
• Collaborate with the animation team and other departments for cohesive character performances.
• Interpret and implement creative feedback to refine animation quality.
• Use Maya, Blender, or equivalent tools to create fluid character movements.
• Maintain awareness of latest animation techniques and meet project deadlines.

Skills

Animation principles

Character acting

Storytelling

Communication

Collaboration

Direction following

Education

Bachelor's in Animation

Fine Arts background

Tools

Maya

Blender

Motion capture

Job description

Key Responsibilities: Create high-quality animation for feature films, ensuring that it meets the director’s vision and the project’s requirements. Collaborate with the animation team and other departments to ensure cohesive and consistent character performances. Interpret and implement creative feedback to refine and improve animation quality. Use a variety of animation tools and software to create fluid and dynamic character movements. Maintain a strong understanding of the latest animation techniques and industry trends. Work within project deadlines and deliver animations that meet the highest quality standards. Participate in team meetings and contribute to creative discussions to enhance the overall project. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. Minimum of 5 years of experience in feature film animation or a related field. Strong understanding of animation principles, character acting, and storytelling. Proficiency in animation software such as Maya, Blender, or equivalent. Experience with motion capture and integrating it into animation is a plus. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Ability to take direction and implement feedback effectively. A strong portfolio showcasing your animation work. Desirable Skills: Knowledge of rigging and character setup Familiarity with visual effects pipelines and workflows. Creative problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About Us We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney). At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!