Role Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Animation Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for creating high-quality animation with convincing performances and motion.
Key Responsibilities
* To collaborate with the head of animation, supervisors and fellow animators to create believable animation with convincing performances and motion.
* To complete digi-double, creature, character or rigid body animation within project schedules.
* To deliver work to strict deadlines and manage schedules to meet goals.
Required Skills and Qualifications
* A minimum of 6 years of experience in computer-generated (CG) animation within high-end live action visual effects (VFX) feature films.
* The ability to perform visual and analytical problem-solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
* Thorough knowledge of Maya and proficiency in its various tools and features.
* Proven experience in troubleshooting and predicting potential problems with assigned tasks and issues coming from other departments.
* The ability to support leads and supervisors.
* Experience mentoring junior artists.
* Proven experience in proactively finding creative solutions within the bounds of the shots.
* The ability to contribute to the pipeline and team by bringing improvements and overarching methodologies to better the department.
* A showcase of exceptional, highly detailed, high-end live action VFX animation work including hero creatures, hero digi-doubles and detailed high-level performance showing instances of flying, bipedal, vehicle and use of motion capture.
About the Job
* A well-versed understanding of the principles of animation.
* The ability to work well in a team environment.
* An eye for detail and a desire for animation.
* Open, communicative and a great willingness to learn, and work in a team.
* A can-do personality.
This is a full-time position requiring a commitment to working from the office at least two days per week. If you're not currently based in Sydney, relocation may be required.
Seniority Level
* Mid-Senior level.
Job Function
* Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology.