Freelance: Animator - New York

2 Months ago • 1-6 Years • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Framestore's New York studio seeks Animators of all levels for an episodic project. Responsibilities include animating primary and secondary characters, collaborating with leads on schedules and deadlines, efficiently completing assigned shots, and providing feedback on reviews. The ideal candidate will have Maya experience, understanding of physical motion and animation pipelines, and the ability to work under pressure. The project runs from April 14, 2025 to October 31, 2025, with a hybrid work schedule (1-2 days per week in office).
Must have:
  • Maya expertise
  • Animation experience
  • Physical motion understanding
  • Teamwork & communication
  • Deadline adherence
Good to have:
  • Modeling, Rigging
  • Mel/Python scripting
  • Motion capture experience
  • Traditional animation background
  • Anatomy knowledge

Job Details

Job description

Framestore's New York studio is looking for Animators of all levels to join us for an episodic project that is sure to be an adventure! 


As an Animator at Framestore, you will work closely with our Animation Leads and Supervisors to produce high-quality keyframe animation that creates compelling, story-driven, and action-packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the show.

We're looking for someone who can animate both primary and secondary characters and elements, meet schedules and deadlines, and work efficiently as part of a team or independently to complete assigned shots. You'll need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the proven ability to work under pressure.

Ideal candidates MUST be available from April 14, 2025 - October 31, 2025 and be residents of New York and preferably able to work a hybrid schedule of 1-2 days per week in office. 


Responsibilities:

  • Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements.
  • Ongoing communication with Production and Lead regarding schedules and deadlines.
  • Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots.
  • Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required.

Job requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya
  • An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
  • An understanding of rigs and typical rigging setups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools
  • The proven ability to work under pressure
  • Being open to direction and able to embrace change
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
  • Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  • A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
  • Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
  • Resident of New York
  • Must have valid US work authorization


Desired Skills:

  • A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting
  • Previous experience working with motion capture data
  • A traditional animation and/or art background
  • Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skill


New York Employees Pay Range: 

Juniors (<1 year - 3 years experience): $25 - $35 per hour
Mids (4 - 6 years experience): $400 - $550 per day
Seniors (6+ years of experience): $600 - $900 per day


The posted range describes the minimum to maximum range for this job description in the state of New York. The range is posted in accordance with the New York Pay Transparency Bill. The range for this same position may be lower or higher in markets outside of New York City. Pay is dependent on the applicant's relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.

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Framestore combines talent and technology to reframe the possible in film, content, advertising and immersive experiences.

Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations. We create pixel-perfect images for blockbuster films and TV, iconic advertising campaigns and innovative immersive projects.

Our portfolio of work is underpinned by an industry-leading expertise in VFX and has resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs as well as a record number of Cannes Lions awards, which all cement our position at the forefront of innovation.

We have studios in London, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Mumbai, Melbourne. Visit our website for current vacancies in film, advertising and immersive: https://www.framestore.com/careers 

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