Animator - Feature (all Levels) - Ilm London

Disney Disney · Media · London, United Kingdom

Animator for feature films at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London, responsible for bringing characters, creatures, and objects to life using animation software like Maya. Requires expertise in traditional animation principles, acting, and the CG production pipeline.

What you'd actually do

  1. Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software, primarily Maya
  2. Take ownership of your shots, ensuring successful and timely completion.
  3. Shoot reference for performance choices to help drive the direction of your shots
  4. Collaborate within a team, providing and receiving feedback during regular dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.
  5. Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while consistently meeting production deadlines.

Skills

Required

  • Maya
  • Animation principles
  • Acting
  • Film production
  • Compositional design
  • CG production pipeline

Nice to have

  • Traditional animation
  • Computer animation
  • Visual effects character animation

What the JD emphasized

  • Masters of their craft
  • Proven experience in traditional or computer animation with demonstrable work on feature animated films/series, or visual effects character focused projects
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.
  • Exceptional animation skills, evidenced by a strong portfolio or demo reel.
  • A solid understanding of the CG production pipeline and processes.
  • Proficiency and solid experience in software Maya
  • A current resume is required.