Digital Marketing Animator
Boston DynamicsSalary not specified
Full Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Visual EffectsIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum of five (5) years of live action production experience
- Knowledge of Maya (required); Nuke, 3Ds Max (a plus)
- Strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model
- Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc
- Good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project
- Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable
- Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required
- Experience working with mocap
- Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
- Previs experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation
- Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
- Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Senior Animator position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote role or does it require working in an office?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Senior Animator role?
Candidates need a minimum of five years of live action production experience, knowledge of Maya (required), a strong sense of animation basics including acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, and a strong understanding of camera language such as framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, and blocking.
What is the company culture like at Scanline VFX?
Scanline VFX seeks explorers who are open to testing, learning, and iterating, believes great ideas come from everyone, and actively encourages team members to ask questions and present their ideas while striving for the highest standards through innovation.
What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Animator position?
Strong candidates will have at least five years of live-action production experience, proficiency in Maya, a solid grasp of animation principles and camera language, a good attitude with adaptability, and ideally a background in fine arts, anatomy, life drawing, or previs experience.
Scanline VFX
Provides visual effects and real-time production
About Scanline VFX
Scanline VFX specializes in creating visual effects for films and television. The company uses its proprietary fluid simulation software, Flowline, to produce realistic natural elements like fire, smoke, and water. This software has been recognized with an Academy Award for its technical achievements. Scanline VFX stands out from its competitors by combining a large, diverse team of over 1,200 professionals with significant investments in its technology and infrastructure, particularly from Netflix. This allows them to take on a wide range of projects, both for Netflix and other clients. The goal of Scanline VFX is to help filmmakers achieve their artistic visions while pushing the limits of what can be done in visual effects and real-time production.
Grünwald, GermanyHeadquarters
1989Year Founded
M_AND_ACompany Stage
Design, EntertainmentIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees
Benefits
Professional Development Budget
Flexible Work Hours
Risks
Increased competition from emerging VFX studios in Asia.
AI-driven VFX tools may disrupt traditional workflows.
Volatility in streaming service investments could impact Scanline's project pipeline.
Differentiation
Scanline VFX's proprietary software, Flowline, creates photorealistic natural phenomena.
Eyeline Studios offers unmatched flexibility in real-time filmmaking.
Scanline VFX has a global presence with studios in seven key locations.
Upsides
Netflix's investment enhances Scanline's pipeline and infrastructure.
Rising demand for high-quality VFX in streaming content benefits Scanline.
Expansion into South Korea capitalizes on emerging market opportunities.
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