Animator (Mid to Senior Level)

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Mid-Senior Animator with 3+ years of production experience, proficient in Maya, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
  • 3+ years VFX
  • Maya Proficiency
  • Team Player
  • Problem Solving
Good to have:
  • RV Experience
  • Motion Capture
  • Additional Software
  • Creative Sensibilities
Perks:
  • Equal Opportunity
  • Remote Location

Job Details

Luma Melbourne is looking for talented Mid-Senior Animators to join the Australian team. Please note that candidates should be currently located within Australia for consideration. (Remote location positions within Australia are available).

You Can

    • Animate the human bipedal figure and other organic forms
    • Understand the principles of cinematography including use of lenses, positioning and moving the camera, etc
    • Take direction and are willing to address comments and make changes
    • Assist production in other parts of the pipeline if needed
    • Grasp the principles in motion, timing, anticipation, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward/inverse kinematics, and other facets of 2D & 3D animation

You Have

    • At least 3 years of production experience as a VFX Animator
    • Knowledge of Maya
    • A team player mentality with a 'get it done' attitude
    • Communication skills
    • A love of learning
    • Problem solving skills
    • Strong technical mind
    • Creative sensibilities
    • A self-motivated attitude
    • Experience with RV and Motion Capture
    • Any additional software knowledge or skill sets

    • Come as you are. Luma is an equal opportunity employer.

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About The Company

Luma Pictures is a globally renowned independent visual effects studio that builds compelling art and technology with a strong focus on company culture. We formed in 2002 in Venice, CA with the unwavering goal to create standout work with exceptional people. 

 

We expanded to Melbourne, Australia in 2013 and Vancouver, B.C. in 2021. Spanning two continents, Luma continues to grow and evolve to build more beautiful and compelling visual art for those who work for us, and those who work with us. With nearly 300 employees, we’re proud to have worked on over 100 feature films including: Elvis, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Black Panther, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Guardians of the Galaxy; as well as Academy Award-winning films like Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, Jojo Rabbit, No Country for Old Men, and True Grit. 

 

Over the years, we’ve kept that same hungry mindset and take pride in our creative partnerships. Our motto is simple: work with exceptional people on meaningful things. It’s what started our fire and continues to fuel our engine.


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