Animator

5 Months ago • 2 Years + • Animation • $80,000 PA - $160,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Netflix Animation Studios seeks skilled Character Animators for their next animated feature film. Responsibilities include bringing stories to life through compelling character performances, collaborating with directors and leadership, participating in team reviews, and managing time effectively to meet deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent storytelling skills, and proficiency in Maya or equivalent software. They should be a collaborative team player with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and grow.
Must have:
  • Strong animation principles understanding
  • Excellent storytelling sense
  • Proficiency in Maya
  • 2+ years experience in feature animation
  • Collaborative team player
  • Strong communication skills
Good to have:
  • Open to new workflows
  • Willingness to improve and inspire
Perks:
  • Medical/dental/vision plans
  • Mental health support
  • Retirement programs
  • Family-forming benefits
  • Paid leave of absence programs
  • Paid time off

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 in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 2 days a week in the office). 

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $80K-$160K.  This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.


NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits .

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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