Animator

Job Description

Animal Logic – the company that brought you Happy Feet, The Lego Movie, Peter Rabbit, DC League of Super Pets and more – is on the hunt for Animators!

You will be responsible for producing high quality character performances for an animated feature that is in line with the Director's creative vision. This is a fulltime, contract role that reports to the Animation Supervisor and Artist Management. This is a relatively short role and will commence in January 2023 running to mid-March 2023. For this reason we can only consider local candidates.

What you'll get to do:
• Bring characters to life following the creative brief given
• Animate using effective storytelling skills and an understanding of performance
• Understand the performance requirements for the film and in consultation with your Lead and/or Supervisor, provide input into the procedures and techniques that will enable these to be met
• Adhere to deadlines and anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production
• Help provide solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes
• Understand the department pipeline including all assets and tools, become proficient with the department's propriety tools.

What you bring:
• 2+ years' industry experience in feature films, TV series or games with a focus in Animation
• Experience working in a feature animated film pipeline
• Proficiency to create stylized animation work at a high-end feature film quality level demonstrated through past project work and/or reel/portfolio
• Working knowledge in animation techniques and a proficiency in 3d software packages, particularly Maya
• Proven ability to produce feature film quality character animation in a range of styles
• Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflow
• Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, timing, acting and storytelling techniques
• A strong knowledge of anatomy, movement and basic real world physics and their application for animation
• Recognised post-secondary qualification in animation, film or related field preferable
• A demonstrated passion and ability in 3d animation
• Enthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent coupled with an understanding for taking direction and performing tasks to the individual's best abilities
• The ''eye'' for the nuances of a believable action
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• A flexible approach while maintaining consistently high standards
• Ability to balance workloads to achieve deadlines within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project
• Have the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given
• Open to new workflows and tool sets

What we offer you:
• The opportunity to join a growing, award-winning studio!
• A central location in sunny Sydney, minutes from the CBD and famous Bondi Beach
• An inclusive workplace of employees who are passionate about creativity and technology
• A chance to contribute to the success of ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• A flexible, hybrid work environment
• Paid 'Volunteer' days to support those causes close to your heart!
• A world-renowned working environment packed with social clubs, activities and events
• A variety of employee benefits including secured on-site parking, employee discounts, breakfast, free use of barista coffee machines, weekly lunches/pastries and snacks galore!

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gqq13x-3-149-251-155-42 in your application.