5 Animator Opportunities: Elevate Your Creative Career with Us

We’re on the hunt for an Animator to join our dynamic team! If you have a passion for crafting stunning visuals and bringing creative visions to life, we want to hear from you. This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and make a significant impact. Apply now and help us shape the future of design!

Animator – VMP Films

Location: Remote
Job Type: Part-Time, Contract
Compensation: Deferred Pay

Overview:
Join the award-winning VMP Films team as an Animator and contribute to exciting creative projects. We’re dedicated to producing high-quality films and original stories, supported by From The Heart Productions. This role offers flexibility and the potential for future paid opportunities.

Responsibilities:

  • Create 2D and 3D animated videos for fiction stories.
  • Collaborate with writers, storyboard artists, and illustrators.
  • Ensure timely delivery of animations.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in 2D animation.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality work.
  • Enthusiasm for collaboration and creative problem-solving.

Credits:

  • IMDB credit and acknowledgment in project end credits.

Application:

  • Include your professional goals and favorite film directors, writers, painters, or philosophers.

Animation Technical Assistant – Skydance

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Entry-Level
Compensation: $38.46 – $44.23 per hour

Overview:
Support Skydance Animation’s team by assisting with the animation pipeline and ensuring technical issues are resolved. Ideal for those interested in learning and growing within a dynamic animation studio environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, set up, and check shots and assets.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and collaborate with various departments.
  • Test new software and assist with animator orientation.

Requirements:

  • Intermediate to expert proficiency in Maya.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Python scripting knowledge is a plus.

Application:

  • Ideal for candidates eager to gain experience in a fast-paced environment.

Director – Unreal Engine Short Series – OddBot Animation

Location: Glendale, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $2,850 – $3,200 per week

Overview:
Lead the storytelling and animation process for an Unreal Engine short series. Oversee everything from script to post-delivery, managing a team of storyboard artists and providing creative direction.

Responsibilities:

  • Interpret scripts and manage 2D and 3D storyboards.
  • Direct lighting, set, and assets in Unreal Engine.
  • Provide feedback and problem-solve creative challenges.

Requirements:

  • 5 years of industry experience, including 2 years in a directing role.
  • Proficiency in Maya and basic knowledge of Unreal Engine.
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Application:

  • Submit a resume and portfolio/reel showcasing your directing experience.

Senior Gameplay Animator III – Skydance

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $150,000 – $185,000 per year

Overview:
Join Skydance’s team as a Senior Gameplay Animator, working on a high-quality AAA single-player game. Lead animation efforts, mentor external animators, and collaborate closely with design and engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Edit and tune motion capture-based animations.
  • Define and implement animation systems and gameplay mechanics.
  • Manage motion capture shoots and integrate animations into the game engine.

Requirements:

  • 8 years of gameplay animation experience and 2 shipped AAA titles.
  • Expertise in Unreal Engine and advanced animation systems.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.

Application:

  • Ideal for seasoned animators with a passion for innovation and storytelling.

Senior 2D Animator – Jam Filled Entertainment

Location: Not Specified
Job Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Competitive Salary

Overview:
Work on high-profile series at Jam Filled Entertainment as a Senior 2D Harmony Animator. Create complex animations and ensure high-quality standards while collaborating with a dynamic team.

Responsibilities:

  • Animate sequences in ToonBoom Harmony.
  • Solve technical and creative issues.
  • Meet production deadlines with minimal revisions.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in 2D animation.
  • Proficiency in ToonBoom Harmony.
  • Strong animation fundamentals and ability to work independently.

Application:

  • Emphasis on experience and portfolio showcasing high-quality 2D animation.

Explore these exciting opportunities to advance your animation career with leading companies. Each role offers a unique set of challenges and the chance to work with talented teams in innovative environments. Apply today and take the next step in your professional journey!

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