Animator

1 Month ago • 2 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix Animation Studios is seeking a skilled Character Animator to bring stories to life through vivid and believable character performances in their next animated feature film. Responsibilities include collaborating with directors, participating in team reviews, managing time effectively to meet deadlines, and creating compelling character animations showcasing strong acting, appeal, weight, movement, and anatomy. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent storytelling abilities, and proficiency in Maya or equivalent software. A minimum of 2 years' experience in feature animation, VFX, TV, or games is required.
Must have:
  • Strong animation principles understanding
  • Excellent storytelling & acting skills
  • Proficiency in Maya or equivalent
  • 2+ years experience in animation
  • Strong collaboration & communication

Job Details

Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with 283 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.

Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent. As a part of Netflix, NAS values innovation, ownership, courage, inclusion, and collaboration. This is the new wave of animation — and you can help shape it!

Join us on our exciting journey as we embark on our next Animated feature film. We value artists who bring a unique perspective and personal style to their creations. We are seeking skilled Character Animators who have a strong command of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, movement, anatomy, and dialogue.

What You’ll Do:

  • Bring stories to life by creating vivid, compelling, and believable character performances that effectively conveys the narrative.

  • Collaborate closely with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the creative vision.

  • Participate in team reviews and actively contribute to creative discussions.

  • Manage your time effectively working with production to meet project deadlines.

What You’ll Need:

  • A strong understanding of animation principles, and an excellent sense of story, pacing, continuity, and appeal.

  • Be a proven team player who brings a high level of creative imagination and problem-solving to the role, while also being self-managed/self-driven.

  • A reel no more than 2 minutes in length, showcasing your strongest animation performances with believable expressions, emotional depth, weight, physics, and entertainment.

  • Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software.

  • 2+ years experience working in animated feature films, VFX, TV or games.

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work collaboratively, to deadlines within a team environment.

  • Be open to constructive criticism.

  • Open to new workflows and tool sets.

  • A willingness to always improve and inspire those around you.

Location: 

This role is based out of the Sydney office. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 2 days a week in the office). 

is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.

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