Animate medium-level shots with a strong focus on storytelling and character performance * Extract ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field * Strong understanding ...
Animate medium-level shots with a strong focus on storytelling and character performance * Extract ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field * Strong understanding ...
Animation Artist 1
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
Animate medium-level shots with a strong focus on storytelling and character performance * Extract ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field * Strong understanding ...
Animation Artist 1
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA · On-site
Animate medium-level shots with a strong focus on storytelling and character performance * Extract ... Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field * Strong understanding ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
About the Role As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
About the Role As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Character Animation Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Character Animation Director to join our Special ...
Character Animation Lead
Cary, NC · On-site
ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment ... What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for a Character Animation Director to join our Special ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
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Visual Effects Animation Artist
Santa Clara, CA · On-site
$80K - $120K/yr
As a VFX and Animation Artist at Anatomage, you will be the driving creative force behind our real ... You will also handle character rigging and animation for MetaHumans. While you may have a stronger ...
$60K - $82K/yr
Work closely with character/prop rigging tools, utilize Control Rig within Unreal Engine, and ... junior animation artists. What We Expect From You: Profile & Qualifications The successful ...
$60K - $82K/yr
Work closely with character/prop rigging tools, utilize Control Rig within Unreal Engine, and ... junior animation artists. What We Expect From You: Profile & Qualifications The successful ...
... artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. This position focuses on creating high-quality, stylized character animation with emphasis ...
... artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. This position focuses on creating high-quality, stylized character animation with emphasis ...
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$120K - $140K/yr
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Supervisor, AI & Animation
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$120K - $140K/yr
Character and creature design * Architect hybrid workflows that successfully bridge traditional animation and AI workflows. * Creative Supervision & Project Execution * Provide world-class artistic ...
Character Animator - Generative AI Experiences SW
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
... artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. This position focuses on creating high-quality, stylized character animation with emphasis ...
Character Animator - Generative AI Experiences SW
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$150K - $277K/yr
... artists and designers and help us take our state of the art character animation systems to the next level. This position focuses on creating high-quality, stylized character animation with emphasis ...
Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
$3.2K - $3.4K/wk
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
$3.2K - $3.4K/wk
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
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Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
$3.2K - $3.4K/wk
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
Animation Director
Burbank, CA · On-site
$3.2K - $3.4K/wk
Identify creative issues in animation and work with artists to develop effective solutions. * Maintain consistency in character performance, movement, and animation style across sequences and ...
Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with concept artists and CCO * Define the ... Expert knowledge in key frame creature & character animation of Max/Maya using FK and IK in a ...
Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with concept artists and CCO * Define the ... Expert knowledge in key frame creature & character animation of Max/Maya using FK and IK in a ...
Lead 3D Animator - Virtual Reality
Irvine, CA · On-site +1
Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with concept artists and CCO * Define the ... Expert knowledge in key frame creature & character animation of Max/Maya using FK and IK in a ...
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Creation of high quality game animations in collaboration with concept artists and CCO * Define the ... Expert knowledge in key frame creature & character animation of Max/Maya using FK and IK in a ...
Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation. * Develop the timing and pace of the movement of ... Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for ...
Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation. * Develop the timing and pace of the movement of ... Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for ...
Expression of Interest - Animator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation. * Develop the timing and pace of the movement of ... Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for ...
Expression of Interest - Animator
Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1
Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation. * Develop the timing and pace of the movement of ... Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for ...
In this course, you'll focus on character acting in 2D animation, learning how to bring emotion and ... Students will collaborate as a full production team, animators, artists, and composers, building ...
In this course, you'll focus on character acting in 2D animation, learning how to bring emotion and ... Students will collaborate as a full production team, animators, artists, and composers, building ...
Lead Character Artist - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA · On-site
$129K - $136K/yr
Work closely with design, animation, VFX and technical art in an open, feedback-driven pipeline. * Manage and provide guidance to a team of character artists (internal & external), fostering ...
Lead Character Artist - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA · On-site
$129K - $136K/yr
Work closely with design, animation, VFX and technical art in an open, feedback-driven pipeline. * Manage and provide guidance to a team of character artists (internal & external), fostering ...
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Job description
We're looking for a passionate Animation Artist to bring characters and stories to life. You'll work on medium-level shots, collaborate with a talented team, and help mentor junior artists — all while pushing the quality of our animation to the next level.
Main Responsibilities- Animate medium-level shots with a strong focus on storytelling and character performance
- Extract key poses from acting references, applying principles of timing, spacing, and physics
- Collaborate with the team to meet production deadlines and quality standards
- Upload project assets and documents to the pipeline on time
- Provide feedback and mentorship to junior artists
- Assist senior artists in achieving project goals
- 2–4 years of experience in character animation (dialogue, emotion, performance)
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field
- Strong understanding of animation principles and character anatomy
- Good communication and team collaboration skills
- Familiarity with animation pipelines and software
- Experience with Maya or similar 3D animation tools
- A portfolio showing emotionally driven character animation