Senior Animator at Cinesite crafting naturalistic character performances for feature animation. Collaborating closely with creators while upholding production quality and timelines.
Responsibilities
Craft high-quality, naturalistic character performances and motion sequences
Interpret and enhance scenes based on storyboards and artistic direction
Collaborate with Animation Director and team leads
Deliver work that meets high standards of feature film production
Work within established production pipelines
Complete tasks according to defined quotas and deadlines
Contribute to maintaining a high-quality animated film environment
Identify and resolve potential risks or delays
Requirements
Over 5 years of experience in 3D character animation using Autodesk Maya
Strong understanding of anatomy, shot composition, and the fundamental principles of animation
Strong skills in acting, timing, weight and movement, body mechanics, and staging
Experience animating various characters including humans and quadrupeds
Solid understanding of facial and body pose libraries
Ability to work efficiently within an established production pipeline while meeting deadlines
Strong collaboration skills and problem-solving abilities
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