Lead Animator (Feature Animation) - ILM London
申請 稍後繼續申請 Job ID 10101412 職位地點 倫敦, 英国 有意工作的公司 Industrial Light & Magic 張貼日期 2024/09/16工作概要:
Position Summary
We are looking for a Lead Animator who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and collaborative mindset that defines ILM.
A Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters/vehicles/props within a shot or sequences of shots on a production. They help to determine and drive the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation, overseeing a team of animators to achieve this goal in the allotted production time frame.
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for leading a team in the creation of outstanding animation for digital creatures/humans, vehicles and props within a shot, using various animation software programs.
- Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor.
- Oversee the work of entry, mid and senior level animators and provide day-to-day support and guidance at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor.
- Participates as a team member in helping determine various aesthetic and technical solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
- Aid in the training/mentoring of new Animators
- Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required to achieve the goals of a given production
- Be instrumental in helping the Director and Animation Supervisor to find the behaviour and acting style of key characters, as well as working hand-in-hand with the rigging department to develop their rig and facial performance setups
- Expected to perform hands-on shot work on show to set the desired look and standard to be met be the team, and potentially provide reference (video and occasionally motion capture performances), to assist the animation team in hitting these goals.
What We’re Looking For
Significant proven experience in Feature Animation Projects at a Lead level and proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality.
Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting (facial & body), film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.
Comprehensive knowledge of camera terminology/lensing and the camera’s role in aiding compelling story-telling
Advanced drawing skills to help communicate desired posing/collaborative drawovers for animator feedback not essential, but very much considered a strong asset
Experience working at a senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors
Excellent organisation, honesty and communications skills
Proficiency with Linux desired.
Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques
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.
關於 Industrial Light & Magic:
ILM 由 George Lucas 於 1975 年創立,擁有世界領先的設施,服務電影、商業製作和吸引力產業。ILM 已為 325 多個拍攝影片創造了視覺效果,並在有史以來全球票房前 10 名中的 7 部中發揮了重要作用,並在前 50 名中參與了 25 部。ILM 設定了視覺效果的標準,在電影歷史上打造一些極有魅力的角色。公司為數碼革命的前沿,繼續在視覺效果、VR、AR以及沉浸式影院中開辟新天地。
關於 The Walt Disney Company:
Walt Disney Company 連同其子公司和聯營公司,是領先的多元化國際家庭娛樂和媒體企業,其業務主要涉及三個範疇:Disney Entertainment、ESPN 及 Disney Experiences。Disney 在 1920 年代的起步之初,只是一間卡通工作室,至今已成為娛樂界的翹楚,並昂然堅守傳承,繼續為家庭中每位成員創造世界一流的故事與體驗。Disney 的故事、人物與體驗傳遍世界每個角落,深入人心。我們在 40 多個國家/地區營運業務,僱員及演藝人員攜手協力,創造全球和當地人們都珍愛的娛樂體驗。
這個職位隸屬於 ILM (UK) Ltd., 其所屬的業務部門是 Industrial Light & Magic。
ILM (UK) Ltd. 是提供平等機會的僱主。考慮是否聘用求職者時,將不論其年齡、種族、膚色、宗教或信仰、性別、國籍、族裔或民族血統、性取向、變性、婚姻或同性伴侶狀況、殘疾或懷孕或生育狀況。Disney 培養商業文化,所有人的想法和決策都有助我們發展、創新、創造最好的故事,並與瞬息萬變的世界息息相關。