Animator - Expression of Interest at The Walt Disney Company

San Francisco, California, United States

$91,800 – $120,400Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Entertainment, Film, Visual Effects, AnimationIndustries

Bachelor's Degree in Traditional Animation or related field and at least 3 years of experience; OR at least 5 years of experience in cel, stop-motion, or computer animation in the industry
Expert understanding of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design
Ability to take on a delegated task with gentle supervision
Good organization and communication skills
Proficiency with Linux (desired)
Expert understanding of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs

Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project
Collaborate with team members in determining various aesthetic solutions
Provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
Mentor Entry Level Animators and support/assist them with their shots
Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation
Occasionally perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to support the animation team