Senior Animator

Ingenuity Studios is seeking a Senior Animator to join their team. This role involves executing high-level animation as assigned by clients and the production team. Teamwork and collaboration are essential, as the animator will work closely with various departments, including Creative Directors and Production. The ideal candidate will possess a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgment, and may also serve as a front-line representative of the company, dealing directly with clients. A professional demeanor and diplomacy are important.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences as required by the Client.
• Animate in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) as required by projects
• Position requires sufficiency in Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX
• Work with animation software (Maya) for visual effects intensive projects
• Other miscellaneous duties as required from time-to-time by the Animation Supervisor or Animation Lead
• Work closely with other departments on issues that affect the animation team, and vice versa

Requirements:

• An understanding of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and composition
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process
• Demonstrate and understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision
• Ability to work overtime/weekends when a project calls for it
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines

What the Role Offers:

• Remote work opportunity (unless specified as in-office/in-person)
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team