Animator

Lunar Animation is seeking full-time Animators for their Sheffield, UK studio. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of animation fundamentals, human anatomy, and real-world physics, coupled with a passion for cinematography. Responsibilities include creating character, creature, and vehicle keyframe animation, camera layout, scene caching, and planning character performance, all while collaborating with the team and adapting to new technologies.

Must Have

• Creating Character, Creature, and Vehicle Keyframe Animation
• Camera Layout/Previs
• Scene Caching and Clean up
• Planning character performance for shots, including recording reference
• Working closely with your team to ensure consistency across shots
• Willingness to develop your technical knowledge, adapting to new processes and technologies
• Excellent knowledge of animating using Autodesk Maya
• Superb animation skills with knowledge of strong posing, weight, timing, rhythm, and storytelling
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with other departments to solve difficult challenges
• A basic understanding of artistic human anatomy
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of real-world physics and applying this within animation
• Good knowledge of cinematography

Good to Have

• A relevant degree or qualification

The Role

We are looking to hire Animators who understand the fundamentals of animation to join our studio. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic human anatomy and apply real-world physics within animation. They will also have a passion for cinematography and comprehend the importance of recording reference.

The roles are full-time, and we are looking for candidates who can take on responsibility, stick to deadlines, and have a passion for creating their best work every day.

Responsibilities

• Creating Character, Creature, and Vehicle Keyframe Animation.
• Camera Layout/Previs.
• Scene Caching and Clean up.
• Planning character performance for shots, including recording reference.
• Working closely with your team to ensure consistency across shots.
• A willingness to develop your technical knowledge, adapting to new processes and technologies.

Skills & Requirements

Required

• Excellent knowledge of animating using Autodesk Maya, demonstrating superb animation skills with knowledge of strong posing, weight, timing, rhythm, and, most importantly, storytelling.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with other departments to solve difficult challenges.
• A basic understanding of artistic human anatomy.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of real-world physics and applying this within animation.
• Good knowledge of cinematography.
• Proven production experience of 3 years.

Desirable

• A relevant degree or qualification.

How to apply

Please apply through our online application form by clicking the link below. To be considered, you must include a cover letter outlining how you meet the required skills, a CV, and a link to your portfolio.

If we decide to move forward with your application, a Lunar Animation Studios representative will contact you directly to discuss the next stage in the process.