Animator - Feature Animation (All Levels) - ILM London
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Position Summary
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented Feature Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help us push the boundaries of storytelling. If you have a passion for bringing high-quality characters, creatures, and objects to life on the big screen, we want to hear from you.
At ILM, you'll be at the intersection of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology, working on some of the most memorable feature animation projects in the industry.
What You'll Do:
Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software
Take ownership of your shots, ensuring successful and timely completion.
Collaborate within a team, providing and receiving feedback during regular dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.
Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while consistently meeting production deadlines.
Mid and Senior level artists will mentor entry-level Animators, helping them elevate their work and skills.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking animators who are masters of their craft, possessing deep knowledge of performance and movement.
Proven experience in traditional or computer animation with demonstrable work on feature animated films/series, or visual effects character focused projects
Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.
Exceptional animation skills, evidenced by a strong portfolio or demo reel.
A solid understanding of the CG production pipeline and processes.
Proficiency in software like Maya
Excellent organisational and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative production environment.
As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.
This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home
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About Industrial Light & Magic:
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 The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’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 Industrial Light & Magic.
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. Disney 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.