join our CG Animation Department at our San Francisco studio. Working in small teams alongside designers and other CG artists, senior CG animators are responsible for bringing idrios's creative ideas to life, from previse through to final animation.
Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.
Candidates should have several years of professional experience as an animator and be comfortable animating characters and objects in a variety of styles.
Also important is the ability to compose shots and animate cameras in support of the story.
Senior CG Animators generally tackle the most challenging (and best!) shots and may be called upon to help define the tone and style of the animation on a given project.
Candidates should be able to work well independently with minimal support and alongside teammates, occasionally offering support to junior staff.
Qualifications :
- 4+ years of professional experience working as an animator in commercials and / or feature films
- Complete understanding of the principles of animation and the mechanics of movement
- In-depth knowledge of Autodesk Maya's animation toolset and workflow
- Ability and willingness to learn new techniques and plugins
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Patient and focused temperament under pressure
- Receptive to feedback and direction
Responsibilities
- Create compelling character performances that are well-acted and mechanically sound
- Animate objects in believable and appealing ways
- Work in a variety of animation styles (cartoony, realistic, etc.)
- Compose and pre-visualize shots to effectively tell a story
- Tackle the most demanding shots on a project
- Provide feedback on character rigs to the Rigging Department
- Handoff shots to the lighting team per department guidelines
- Explore visual solutions to solve challenging client briefs
- Working in conjunction with the Head of the CG Animation Department, help define efficient animation workflows and effective approaches
- Manage your workload to consistently meet deadlines
- Work in an organized manner respecting established workflows to allow for inter-department collaboration
Employment Terms
Full time, on-site at our San Francisco, USA
We're always looking for talent
Got what it takes to work with us? Great! Drop your resumé or portfolio here or Send us at [email protected] to become part of our talent pool.
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