VisualCreatures: Senior Animator (Temp)

Animator is needed in Los Angeles, United States.

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Client: VisualCreatures

Location: Los Angeles, United States

Contract: Temporary

About Us

VisualCreatures (VC) is an artist-focused VFX/animation company and creative R&D field lab that partners with storytellers to deliver their creative vision through the efficient use of cutting-edge creative technology and techniques. VC specializes in using—and advancing—the next generation of virtual and real-time production technologies to more efficiently deliver upon large-scale premium animation and VFX-driven feature, episodic, commercial, and interactive productions. The company is built upon a cloud-based, real-time production pipeline that flows seamlessly from shot production to animation. As an AGBO subsidiary, VC is well positioned to play a key role in AGBO’s Universe strategy by providing pre-visualization, digital asset creation/management/utilization, post-production, and virtual production services across the AGBO slate.

Responsibilities

• Show exceptional understanding of facial animation, acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue.
• Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation.
• Develop the timing and pace of the movement of characters or objects during the sequence of images.
• Manage shot/sequence responsibilities within deadlines to ensure the client’s requirements and VC’s standard are met.
• Edit Motion Capture data to blend detailed character movement/facial with keyframe skills.
• Work with the Lead Animator and other team members to help evolve our tools and pipeline.
• Maintain the visual continuity, quality, and performance across characters as set by the Director and Leads.
• Work closely with technical animation and other stakeholders to develop and improve animation pipelines.
• Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for animation assignments.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have at least 5-10 years of experience in feature-style animation or video game cinematics.
• At least 5 years of experience in Maya, MotionBuilder.
• Understanding of the animation pipeline and processes involved from concept to implementation.
• Strong posing and storytelling skills.
• Excellent understanding of facial animation, anatomy, and caricature.
• Strong Camera, Character Animation, and Motion Capture editing skills.
• Proficient in animating stylized character animation.
• Strong communication skills in client-facing situations, including but not limited to, email, database.
• Skills in one or more related disciplines - illustration, modeling, rigging, exploring new rigs, VFX, or technical art.
• Experience working with Motion Capture data and editing it.
• Experience with hand key facial animation and tools.
• Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping.
• Character Performance experience.
• Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement.
• Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context.
• Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools.
• Ability to solve technical issues independently and/ or knowledge of when to elevate them.
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements.
• Strong communication skills - able to anticipate any delays to schedule and communicate those issues as soon as possible.
• Resume and portfolio reel demonstrating relevant animation skills required.
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends, when necessary.

VisualCreatures is currently working hybrid (with our offices located in downtown Los Angeles next to AGBO). This is a LA based role.

The job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.