Digital Animator - Gen AI and Compositing (Temporary)

PocketWatch, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

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.