Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London

The Walt Disney Company; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in London is looking for talented Feature Animators at all levels. You will animate high-quality characters for feature films, collaborate with a talented team, and mentor entry-level artists. Ideal candidates possess mastery in animation and proficiency in software like Maya. This role offers a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of 2 days on-site each week.

Qualifications

• Mastery in performance and movement animation.
• Proven experience in feature animated films or visual effects.
• Strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing animation skills.
• Understanding of the CG production pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Animate high-quality characters for feature film shots.
• Collaborate within a team during regular dailies.
• Mentor entry-level Animators.

Skills

Animation skills

Proficiency in software like Maya

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Animation software

Maya

Job description

Overview

Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) – ILM London. Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented Feature Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help 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

About ILM and Disney

About Industrial Light & Magic: Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company: The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. Disney creates world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family, with operations in more than 40 countries.

This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd., which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic. ILM (UK) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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