Digital Domain seeks Animator (Venice, CA)

[Digital Domain]

Animator:

Location: Venice, CA

Summary:

The Animator will be responsible for producing animated elements, shots and sequences under the direction of the Lead Animator and the Animation Supervisor. The Animator will be expected to deliver key frame animation, as well as animation using motion capture data, to be used in a live action feature film or commercial.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Candidate reports to Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor, depending upon size of team and established hierarchy
• Assignments will include animation tests, shots & finals; to be delivered to satisfaction & as per delivery schedule.
• Work should demonstrate ability to define character personality, create fluid motion, organic movement, and storytelling.
• Artist should be versed artistically as well as technically and have a show reel example of personal work and achievements.
• Artist needs to be able to function as a solo performer, and as part of a team. This includes possessing professional communication skills, understanding and responding to revisions or iterations, and being able to execute animation under direction and interpretation.

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

·Candidate should be a proficient Maya user, with demonstrable technical and artistic achievements.
·Other animation software experience (e.g., 3DS Max, Houdini, Proprietary Packages) are considered a plus.
·Person should have at least 3 years production-related experience.
·Qualifying collegiate or graduate degrees and awards are preferred, but not required.

Qualified candidates please submit your resume and demo reel online at www.digitaldomain.com/careers