Mid - Senior Animator
Mid - Senior Animator - Los Angeles Position Type: 6 month contract position Location: Los Angeles Office, 127 Lomita Street, El Segundo, California, United States of America What you do
- Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.
- Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product.
- Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to peers to elevate the overall quality of animation.
- Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required.
- Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and play testing/dailies.
What you need Mid-Level Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience as an Animator in top tier features and episodic projects.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid grasp of the 12 Principles of Animation, weight, timing, and appeal.
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software.
- Experience working with production pipelines (e.g., ShotGrid).
Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to Mid-Level)
- 5+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences.
- Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data.
- Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- 100% remote working arrangements within Los Angeles, the choice to work where you want to!
- A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.
Application Requirements To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible. Working Rights: Preference for 100% remote within Los Angeles, and no work restrictions.