Senior Animator

Job Description

Animal Logic are working on a new exciting feature animation called ''The Magician's Elephant''! We have a number of senior level positions available in August-September 2021.

Animators are responsible for producing high quality performance animation that is in line with the Director's creative vision. They create a believable performance and expressions of 3D CG characters and objects. We are particularly interested in applicants with a proven ability in character and acting performance.

What you'll get to do:
• Bring characters to life
• Produce high quality animation in line with the Director's creative vision and the brief received from lead and/or supervisor
• Animate using effective storytelling skills, through knowledge of camera angles and framing shots
• Understand the visual 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 department pipeline including all assets and tools, and their purpose
• Become proficient with the department's propriety tools

What you bring:
• Experience working on animated feature films that focus on strong character performances
• Experience working in Animation
• Working knowledge in animation techniques and proficiency in Maya
• Proven ability to produce feature film quality character animation in a range of styles
• Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflow while also open to new workflows and toolsets
• 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
• A demonstrated passion and ability in 3D animation
• Have an ''eye'' for the nuances of a believable action and subtle facial acting
• Enthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent coupled with an understanding for taking direction and performing tasks to the individual's best abilities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the 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
• Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project with the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given

In return, you will receive:
• The opportunity to join a growing, independently owned and operated, award winning studio based in sunny Sydney!
• A chance to work on ground-breaking animated feature films
• Exposure to working within a USD pipeline
• A dedicated Learning and Development and Artist Management team focused on your personal career growth
• Currently piloting a flexible work program, allowing Animals to work from home one day per week
• A world renowned working environment packed with clubs, activities and events
• A generous leave policy including paid 'Volunteer' days
• A variety of employee benefits including superannuation, employee discounts, breakfast, free use of barista coffee machines and snacks!

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, then we want to hear from you. Submit your CV and show reel to the link below!

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d5zj13-3-14-6-194-42 in your application.