Animator

7 days ago

Sydney, Australia Animal Logic Full time

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.

**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
- 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

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