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Position Summary

Creates high quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general Supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
• Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
• Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
• Expected to 'mentor' entry level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots.
• Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in traditional animation or computer animation.
• Demonstrable experience working in cel, stopmotion or computer animation with experience working on feature films.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.
• Significant experience working at Mid-Level Animator level in conjunction with recommendations for advancement by the Animation Supervisors and the Department Manager.
• Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs.
• Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques.
• Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

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About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (UK) Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .
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. *** 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.

Job Summary:

*** Animation *** has an exciting opportunity for Animators to join the team at our Vancouver, BC studio. Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work alongside legends. Use your animation powers for good and touch the hearts of millions of people around the globe. We want talented CG Character Animators who show exceptional understanding of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue. We want artists with a strong point of view who put a personal spin on their work. Please note that relocation eligibility may be determined based on role and individual circumstance.

Responsibilities

• Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement
• Create quality animation using digital tools for feature films and other related projects
• Work closely with Directors and Animation Supervisors in a feature film environment:
• Receive assigned shots in sequence review with the Directors providing general guidance
• Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context
• Block animation, most commonly using audio dialog track
• Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review (animation dailies)
• Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors
• Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production schedule
• Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements

Requirements

• A reel that is no more than 2 minutes in length of character animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging
• Ideally at least 2 years of production experience
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred but not required
• Background in traditional hand-drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

About *** Animation *** :

Combining masterful artistry and storytelling with groundbreaking technology, *** Animation *** is a filmmaker-driven animation studio responsible for creating some of the most beloved films ever made. *** Animation continues to build on its rich legacy of innovation and creativity, from the first fully-animated feature film, 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, to our 62nd animated feature, Wish, releasing November 2023. Among the studio's timeless creations are Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, The Jungle Book, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, and Encanto.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Animation *** Vancouver Inc. , which is part of a business we call *** Animation *** .

Job Summary:

The youngest of all of the ILM *** , the Sydney studio leverages the expertise and technological know-how developed over 40 years at *** combined with the top artists and technicians in the region. Knowledge and culture flow freely *** ween the company's four *** and the global team shares tools and workflow allowing for seamless collaboration on all shared projects.

Animators create high quality motion of computer generated characters, creatures and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What you'll do

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
  
• Collaborate with team members in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
  
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
  
• Expected to "mentor" Entry Level Animators and must be able to support and assist them with their shots.
  
• Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
  
• Occasionally provide animation references including video recorded performances as part of assigned shot work and to support the animation team
  

What we're looking for

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation and 3 years experience OR at least 5 years of experience working in cel, stop motion or computer animation.
  
• Proficiency with Linux desired
  
• Expert understanding of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
  

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About *** :

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 *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** networks, parks and resorts, studio entertainment, consumer products and interactive *** . From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with ILM (Australia) Pty. Ltd. , which is part of a business we call *** .

Job Summary:

Job Summary:

The Lead Animator role at *** is responsible for translating assignment details and creative direction into visually compelling solutions through the creation of template and custom animations for short turn-around and long-range projects. Individuals need to work well within a team, but also have the skills to be successful when working independently. Must be proactive, have excellent communication skills and not be shy about offering up smart solutions. This is a hands-on position requiring advanced knowledge of After Effects, *** Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator and Cinema 4D - showcasing the ability to develop animations from concept to completion. Successful individuals in this role possess strong conceptualization and technical skills, are able to change direction easily, actively develop their software skills and proactively communicate on all phases of an assignment to ensure the delivery of quality creative content.

General Overview:

• Advanced knowledge of After Effects, *** Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator
• Advanced After Effects Scripting and Toolkit knowledge
• Advanced Cinema4D knowledge
• Actively mentor, coach and develop animation staff
• Familiarity with industry standard CPU/GPU render engines
• Render Farm Node management knowledge
• Translate assignment details and creative direction into visually compelling solutions
• Displays next-level creativity within productions, actively pursues creative solutions and shares with teams
• Strong technical skills within animation, software solutions, and production pipelines
• Ability to quickly and independently transfer *** ween productions when required
• Maintains high-level output and efficiency
• Engineer animation projects for efficient versioning and rendering
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and adherence to quality control and delivery specs
• Highly motivated, work well under pressure, and able to prioritize assignments
• Confidence working independently and within a team
• Strong organization, communication, collaboration skills
• Receptive to creative direction/critical feedback
• Proactively develop personal software and technical skills
• Reliably adhere to time entry and daily reporting requirements
• Ability to work flexible hours, including on-site as needed
• Online portfolio/demo reel link required

Specifics: Demonstrates Advanced After Effects Knowledge:

• All skills necessary to independently build new animation templates and toolkits for production, Edit, or less experienced artists from scratch
• Ability to customize scripts and code (Python, JavaScript) for more efficient Template and Toolkit delivery
• Displays ability to pipeline elements into the production workflow
• Aptitude for reviewing and troubleshooting internal and external AE scenes, providing guidance and technical solutions that fit within our pipeline
• Advanced organization, naming, labeling, and optimization techniques
• Ability to create efficient AE templates for Junior Animators, Edit, or external teams within pre-defined parameters
• Inter *** te to advanced knowledge of AE and third party plugin suites (Red Giant, Sapphire, RE:Vision, etc.)
• Displays ability to effectively utilize and combine plugins for next-level visual effects
• Inter *** te to advanced keyframing abilities including easing, spline adjustments
• Understanding and aptitude to execute key-to-key, cut-to-key, and various other transition elements
• Utilizes *** Tools effectively
• Practical knowledge of 2D tracking techniques
• Import render layers for compositing
• Strong understanding of different image formats utilized for advanced compositing (EXR, PNG, etc.)
• Ability to utilize 3D cameras within a composition and work within AE 2.5D space
• Advanced keying techniques using Primatte or other plugins
• General knowledge of expressions and ability to utilize within a scene
• Capable of creating batch render scripts and utilize on productions
• Practical understanding of *** Encoder for AE rendering and conversion

3D Animation: Cinema 4D Advanced:

• Knowledge of the most recent C4D version within our production pipeline
• Strong organizational techniques including naming conventions, structure, etc.
• Ability to import splines and effectively model 3D logos using different techniques
• Modeling of hard surface and organic objects
• Ability to model in polys, splines, and nurbs
• Practical understanding of UV texture mapping
• Create unique materials, texture maps or adjust pre-built textures
• Inter *** te lighting skills for a single object or within an environment
• Displays strong keyframing skills
• Shows skill to use layers and takes system for compositing passes
• Capable of effectively animate objects and fluid camera motion
• Understanding of render setting and final sequence output
• Ability to troubleshoot 3D scenes and develop effective solutions
• Strong knowledge of at least one advanced renderer such as Arnold, Octane, or Redshift
• Showcases technical skills to optimize scenes and renders for efficient speeds
• Knowledge of a render farm, including departmental expectations and requirements for submissions and renders
• Aptitude for troubleshooting renders, properly adjust settings, and utilize farm effectively
• Working knowledge of different visual effects tools such as X-Particles, Turbulence FD, and others
• Advanced abilities developing visual effects utilizing C4D, Mograph, X-Particles, Turbulence FD, and other solutions
• Extensive knowledge of at least 2 render engines, including one CPU and one GPU, with the ability to utilize either or both within a production workflow
• Ability to track 4K footage within C4D and composite 3D objects within a photo-real environment
• Capable of reviewing 3D scenes from internal sources and vendors, while effectively troubleshooting and sharing recommendations and guidance
• Display the skill to utilize Mixamo within character animation development
• Advanced abilities in 2 render engines, showing versatility in look development and output

Other 3D & VFX:

• Displays working knowledge of other departmental software applications, such as Substance, Z-Brush, or others and effectively utilizes within the animation production pipeline.
• Advanced troubleshooting abilities within primary software packages and the ability quickly troubleshoot other artists scenes, providing effective solutions
• Advanced knowledge of the render farm with the skills to optimize submissions, adjust priorities, provide guidance, problem solve

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced knowledge of After Effects, *** Encoder, Photoshop, Illustrator, Cinema 4D
• Online portfolio/demo reel
• Ability to work nights, weekends & holidays as assignments require

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the animation or graphics production industry as a hands-on artist preferred

• Interest in sports and familiarity with *** show package identities

Required Education:

HS Diploma or Equivalent

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Additional Information:

Position is based in Bristol, CT/Remote Capable

The hiring range for this remote position is $67,944 to $106,766 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

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About *** :

Working at *** is unlike anything else. That's because we're always finding new ways to interact with fans - however and wherever they connect with sports. Every day we're doing things that no one has done, all in a dynamic culture where we defy odds and continuously outdo ourselves. When you have the latest technology, game-changing ideas and world-class talent on your team, every day is extraordinary.

About *** :

*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise with the following business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , *** Parks, and Experiences and Products. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Productions, Inc , which is part of a business we call *** .
*** Productions, Inc is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. *** 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.

Company Overview

Every great story has a new beginning. We're excited to announce that Discovery and *** *** have combined to become *** Discovery. WBD is a premier global *** and entertainment company offering audiences the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, sports, news, streaming and gaming. We're home to the world's best storytellers, creating world-class products for consumers. From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers and beyond, join us as we step into the next chapter.

The creative team that brought Mortal Kombat and Injustice to life is now NetherRealm *** , part of the *** Games family. With over 20 years of creation under our belts, NetherRealm's mission remains the same: to create cutting edge entertainment and deliver industry leading tech, game art and overall gaming experiences. NetherRealm *** is a collaborative and creative environment, constantly striving to up the ante on what is possible in interactive entertainment. Our team is comprised of dedicated professionals with years of experience who are at the forefront of the gaming industry. The passion and energy that made Mortal Kombat a reality is still on display every day in our offices, our hallways and most definitely the studio's arcade room.

NetherRealm *** is looking for a Lead Gameplay Animator responsible for ensuring the animation team delivers best-in-class animation that push artistic, creative, and technical innovation. The Lead Gameplay Animator works with the Art Director, Art Leads, Design, Mocap Choreographer and Technical Leads to establish visual standards and technical specifications of gameplay animation and systems for each project. The lead guides other animators and external partners to deliver work that meets the project standards. The right candidate will look for opportunities to enhance the game, embraces constructive feedback, and excels in a collaborative environment.

• Maintain the high-level vision for various features and systems set by the Designer, Game Director, and Art Director.
• Mentor, manage, and regularly review individuals to build a cohesive and effective team.
• Encourage and coordinate knowledge sharing within the team through training and the maintenance of written and video tutorials.
• Create task estimates and work with production to maintain schedules and ensure animation team goals are aligned with other departments.
• Work closely with the rest of the team during the prototype process, supporting fast iteration on character fight styles and animation systems for game features.
• Create benchmark quality animations from motion capture to demonstrate visual and technical quality as a reference for the animation team.
• Responsible for regular animation reviews to ensure the quality of the animation and its technical implementation.

The Essentials

• At least 5 years of game development experience with significant involvement in 2 published AAA games, with at least one project at the Lead level or equivalent experience.
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate in collaboration with other departments.
• Excellent skill in animating the human figure to create realistic character animations.
• Expert level knowledge of either Motion Builder or Maya software packages, preferably both.
• Proficiency in realistic motion captured and key frame animation.
• Experience working on a motion capture stage.
• Experience with blend trees, state machines, and the design of animation systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive with a strong work ethic.
• A highly innovative, empathetic, and collaborative spirit.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

The Nice to Haves

• Familiar with Mortal Kombat, Injustice, and other fighting game properties.
• Unreal engine experience.

*** Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at [Please reply using Staff Me Up].