Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Industrial Light & Magic Full time £40,000 - £120,000 per year

*Position Summary*
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented Feature Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help us push the boundaries of storytelling. If you have a passion for bringing high-quality characters, creatures, and objects to life on the big screen, we want to hear from you.

At ILM, you'll be at the intersection of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology, working on some of the most memorable feature animation projects in the industry.

*What You'll Do:*

  • Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software
  • Take ownership of your shots, ensuring successful and timely completion.
  • Collaborate within a team, providing and receiving feedback during regular dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.
  • Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while consistently meeting production deadlines.
  • Mid and Senior level artists will mentor entry-level Animators, helping them elevate their work and skills.

*What We're Looking For*

  • We are seeking animators who are masters of their craft, possessing deep knowledge of performance and movement.
  • 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 in software like Maya
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative production environment.

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
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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