Junior Animator

Job Description

Essential Job Functions: 

Multiple Positions: Mid-Level 3 Positions / Sr. Level 2 Positions

Our client is looking for Mid-Level and Senor Animators to develop excellent visual frames with 2D or other techniques. Your work will give life to storylines and characters in films, games or videos, you must be highly skilled in CGI software and storytelling.

Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements. Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs. Developing storyboards for animation projects. Designing backgrounds, sets and other elements of the animated environment.

Hands on knowledge:

Conceptualizing ideas for characters, scenes, backgrounds and other animation elements

Creating character sketches for new animations based on design briefs

Developing storyboards for animation projects

Designing backgrounds, sets and other elements of the animated environment

Developing timing and pacing of motion, based on audio requirements

Working with the story editors to merge the various layers of animation

Recording dialogue for the animation, where necessary

Collaborating with other creatives including designers, photographers and other animators to finalize projects

Skills

Proven experience as animator

Knowledge of 2D/3D, stop motion and computer-generated animation

Experience in project management

Proficient in CGI software (Photoshop, 3ds Max, Maya etc.)

A creative storyteller with presentation abilities

Comfortable working with deadlines and budget restrictions

Teamwork and excellent communication skills

Degree in computer animation, 3D/graphic design, fine arts or relevant field

Excellent creativity and originality

Superior graphic design skills

Superior knowledge of the 12 principles of animation such as staging, timing, ease in, ease out and anticipation

Proficiency in the use of design and animation software

In-depth understanding of mathematical and geometric concepts

Knowledge of color theory