Lead Animator

19 hours ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Industrial Light & Magic Full time
Lead Animator Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Animator to join our team at Industrial Light & Magic. As a Lead Animator, you will be responsible for leading a team of animators in the creation of outstanding animation for digital creatures, humans, vehicles, and props within a shot.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters/vehicles/props within a shot or sequences of shots on a production.
  • Oversee a team of animators to achieve the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation, ensuring high-quality results within the allotted production time frame.
  • Collaborate with the Animation Supervisor to determine and drive the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation.
  • Provide day-to-day support and guidance to entry, mid, and senior-level animators.
  • Participate in the training and mentoring of new animators.
  • Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required to achieve the goals of a given production.
  • Work closely with the Director and Animation Supervisor to find the behavior and acting style of key characters.
  • Perform hands-on shot work on show to set the desired look and standard to be met by the team.
Requirements:
  • Significant proven experience in Feature Animation Projects at a Lead level.
  • Proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality.
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.
  • Exceptional skills as an animator, as evidenced by a portfolio, demo reel, and references.
  • Advanced drawing skills to help communicate desired posing and collaborative drawovers for animator feedback.
  • Experience working at a senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors.
  • Proficiency with Linux and Maya, proprietary and other software programs.
What We Offer:

This is a hybrid role, 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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