3D Animation Intern

Report to: Animation Director

Sparx* is seeking a highly motivated Animation Intern who is looking to take their career up a notch by working with a famous studio and serious IP. He or she is responsible for creating animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, along with key frame animation, and has strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and spacing after training period. Also be able to take direction with ease and still be creative within the parameters of the shows style for a high quality, award winning animated TV series.

• Project style: Cartoon, Stylized, Realistic
• Must be flexible, willing to learn, self-motivated and supportive.
• Be able to work within a Production Schedule.
• Ownership
• Understand and follow the requirements and specific needs of the project.
• Follow the direction and project planning of Producers/Team Leads/Animation Directors.

• Must have a good general knowledge of Maya and animation tools.
• Lipsynch: Consequent experience in English Keyframe Lipsynch.
• A strong grasp of the basic animation fundamentals and a great work ethic.
• Having experience working with motion capture animation is a plus.
• Enthusiastic attitude and good communication skills.
• Must have good creative vision and be detail-orientated.
• Passion to create something special and willing to push the limits.