Animator (Temporary)

Company: Method Studios
Position: Animator (Temporary)
Location: Santa Monica, CA (Onsite)
*Salary Range: $54.23 - $81.35 USD hourly
 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Company 3 / Method Inc currently has openings for a project hire an Animator to work on projects within our VFX department. This position will be located in Santa Monica.

The perfect candidate needs to be a dependable, team player with a great attitude, and be flexible with our fast turnarounds. They will work closely with the VFX Supervisor and VFX Producer in achieving the highest creative and technical standards of work.
 

MAIN DUTIES:

• Ideation and creation of animation ideas for VFX sups to choose from, which are then put forward to the finishing animators.
• High level of animation of mechanical objects & products in a fast-paced turn around environment.
• Work may also include previs and animation tests 
• Animate using effective storytelling skills through knowledge of camera angles, camera animation and shot framing. 
• Communicate effectively with the production team and other artists as required.  

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Previous experience working in Commercial and/or Feature Film animation.
• Extensive knowledge of camera animation, physics and mechanical & organic motions.
• High level proficiency with Maya (Familiarity with C4D is a plus).
• You have solid knowledge on key frame animation skills and basic rigging knowledge. 
• You have a keen eye for aesthetic product framing/visualization.
• Ability to adapt to different styles.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines.

About the Company: 

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.  

Diversity and Inclusion at Company 3 / Method Studios:

Creativity has diversity at its core. We celebrate the value of each unique experience by being dedicated to fostering the most diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where every employee feels empowered and safe to show up to work as their full self. 

It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Please inform the company's HR representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participating in the application process. 

*The listed pay range represents the lowest to highest range that we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, local currency exchange rates, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, applicable law, and business or organizational needs.  

The benefits for eligible part-time employees working 25 or more hours per week and full-time employees in the US include a comprehensive package of health, retirement, and insurance benefits and paid time off. The benefits for eligible project hires and part-time employees working less than 25 hours per week in the US include retirement, select insurance benefits, and where required by law, health benefits. For roles filled in Canada and other territories, local benefits plan offerings will apply.

Both external and internal candidates can apply for this role through this careers’ website.

The above compensation and benefits information is provided in accordance with various state and local pay transparency laws.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law.