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Animator

Skydance Interactive

Summary

Skydance is looking for an Animator to create high quality 3D animations of characters and elements to convey emotion, movement, action, and personality according to the style of the feature film. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of Maya, production animation experience, the ability to use acting skills to bring characters to life, and the capacity to work in a team environment. Linux experience is a plus. Skydance is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce.

Job description

Skydance offers a dynamic, inclusive, and ever-evolving culture where innovative ideas are welcomed, and growth fostered. The partnership between unique creativity and technological advancements are demonstrated within each pillar of the company. At the heart of it all is a commitment to boldly entertaining and relevant storytelling.
 
While all Animation studios look to hire people who are creative and hard-working, Skydance Animation is specifically looking for pioneers who seek to push the limits of what the world’s most collaborative art form can achieve, and to give those pioneers the space and the resources to build a new studio that’s doing something different.

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As an Animator, you will create high quality animations of 3D characters and elements appearing in each of the movie’s shots to convey emotion, movement, action and personality, according to the style of the feature film.


Responsibilities

    • Animate shots from blocking through final animation, working under the supervision of the Animation Supervisor and/or Director
    • Animate props and effects elements
    • According to shot action and sequence continuity, read and break down dialogue tracks and plan shots
    • Maintain a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

Requirements

    • Extensive knowledge of Maya
    • Ability to use acting skills, which bring characters to life, as well as clearly communicate simple ideas with which an audience can empathize
    • Production animation experience is a must
    • Capacity to work in a team environment and to follow the instructions from the Animation Supervisor and Team Lead
    • Strong proficiency in English language required
    • Required European Union work authorization
    • Linux experience is a plus
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Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.
 
Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.  

Recruitment Fraud Alert
It has come to our attention that there may be fraudulent activity by individuals impersonating our Talent Acquisition team. Skydance will only contact you from an official “@skydance.com” email address. If you suspect that you are being contacted by an unauthorized person or believe that the correspondence you have received is suspicious, please do not click on any links or attachments in such emails and submit any questions or concerns to our information security team at information.security@skydance.com. 
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Location: Madrid, Spain

Country: Spain

Date found: 2023-02-12

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