Animators (Mid-Senior Level) - ILM London

1 Month ago • 3-7 Years • Animation

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Job Description

ILM London is seeking Mid-Senior Level Animators. Responsibilities include creating high-quality animation of CG creatures and objects, collaborating on aesthetic solutions, attending dailies, mentoring junior animators, and meeting deadlines consistently. Candidates should possess expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, exceptional animation skills (demonstrated via portfolio), and proficiency in Maya. Experience in feature film animation is essential. The role involves proactive collaboration with senior team members across departments, anticipating and resolving technical challenges, and ensuring excellent results with minimal supervision. This hybrid role requires a minimum of 2 days on-site per week in London.
Must have:
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles
  • Exceptional animation skills (portfolio required)
  • Proficiency in Maya
  • Feature film animation experience
  • Collaboration and problem-solving skills
Good to have:
  • UNIX and shell scripting knowledge
  • Familiarity with ILM's production pipeline
  • Understanding of chaining and constraint techniques

Job Posting Title:

Animators (Mid-Senior Level) - ILM London

Req ID:

10108323

Job Description:

Position Summary

Animators create high quality motion of computer graphics creatures and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general supervision of Senior Animators/Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do:

  • Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.

  • Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.

  • Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.

  • Expected to ‘mentor’ entry level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots.

  • Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.

  • Consistently deliver excellent results with minimal supervision and good time management

  • Work proactively with other senior members of the team and across departments

  • Understand and embody the company's and the department's values of collaboration, efficiency and problem-solving

  • Anticipate technical challenges on shots and can plan and test solutions to find the most effective, aesthetic and technically sound result.

What we're looking for:

  • Demonstrable experience working in computer animation with experience working on feature films.

  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.

  • Demonstrating resilience and efficiency in meeting time-sensitive goals

  • Taking ownership of own work while taking on board ideas and suggestions

  • Effective communicator with great interpersonal and organization skills

  • Encouraging and empowering fellow artists

  • Acting as a point of contact for other artists and disciplines

  • Being aware of the wider show needs

  • Expert knowledge of Maya, some knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting, proprietary and other software programs.

  • Understanding of chaining and constraint techniques.

  • Experience in a similar level position

  • Familiarity with the CG production pipeline, as well as other production workflows at ILM, is considered a plus.

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home.

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Job Posting Segment:

ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

London, United Kingdom

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Date Posted:

2024-12-09
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