Animator

Job Description

Description

Position at Industrial Light & Magic

The Animator creates high quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and works under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do
• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project
• Participate as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
• Responsible for acting as a ''mentor'' to Entry Level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots
• Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation

What we're looking for
• You probably have 3 or more years of relevant professional VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional animation or computer animation
• Demonstrate experience working in computer animation with a focus on detailed, hyper real mocap and facial performance
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by a portfolio, demo reel and/or references
• Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
• Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent organization and communication skills

**FOR US BASED NEW HIRES ONLY:** We are taking a responsible approach to creating environments that allow us to do what we do best - entertain and inform millions around the world. As part of our commitment to health and safety, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current US salaried and non-union hourly employees, as well as all newly hired US employees.
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This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g45e8z-3-145-38-117-42 in your application.