Digital Animator - Gen AI and Compositing (Temporary)

PocketWatch, Inc.

United States

Remote

USD 55,000 - 69,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

Pocket.watch is seeking a Digital Animator with expertise in GenAI and compositing to join a remote, temporary team. The ideal candidate combines 2+ years of Generative AI experience with 4+ years in After Effects and the Adobe Creative Cloud suite.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines to translate scripts into visually compelling sequences, leveraging AI-assisted workflows and traditional compositing skills. This role is remote and project-based.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of industry experience with Adobe Creative Cloud apps including After Effects and Photoshop.
  • 2+ years as a storyboard artist or animator, or visual storyteller.
  • 2+ years experience with GenAI image tools such as Nano Banana and GenAI video tools such as Seedance and Kling.
  • 2+ years experience with LLMs, prompting and agentic workflows.
  • Experience with motion capture and video references to drive AI-driven performance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render.
  • Complete shots and sequences using a combination of Gen AI workflows, Adobe CC tools, Compositing and Motion Graphics.
  • Work with the Director to break down scripts into sequences and shots focusing on visual storytelling.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Tools

After Effects
Photoshop
GenAI Image tools
GenAI Video tools
LLMs / Prompting

Job description

Digital Animator - GenAI and Compositing (Temporary)
Location: Remote
Reporting to: Sr. Director of Animation
$40-$50 per hour, depending on experience

We invite YOU to be YOU!

Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid’s landscape. Come play with us.

Pocket.watch is currently seeking a talented Digital Animator that has the combined talents of compositing and animation and has embraced the addition of AI tools. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of Generative AI experience and 4 years of After Effects and Adobe CC experience. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render.
  • Complete shots and sequences using a combination of Gen AI workflows, Adobe CC tools, Compositing and Motion Graphics
  • Work with the Director to break down scripts into sequences and shots focusing on visual storytelling.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
  • 4+ years of industry experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including After Effects and Photoshop.
  • 2+ years as a storyboard artist or animator, or visual storyteller.
  • 2+ years experience with GenAI Image tools such as Nano Banana and GenAI Video tools such as Seedance and Kling.
  • 2+ years experience with LLMs, Prompting and Agentic workflows.
  • Experience with using Motion capture and video references to drive performance with AI tools.
Skills
  • Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and composition.
  • Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals.
  • Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
  • Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.
Work environment
  • Work is remote and can be done in the environment of the employee’s choosing.
Physical demands
  • Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position.
  • Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time.
  • Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc.

Direct applicants only, please.

PocketWatch, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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