Senior Creature Animator

The Senior Creature Animator will create high-quality animations, bringing creatures to life according to project vision. This contract position, starting in January 2026, involves working with the Stuttgart team on a hybrid/remote basis. Responsibilities include collaborating with production staff, animating in various styles, performing Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation, and utilizing animation software like Maya for VFX-intensive projects.

Must Have

• Create top-notch animations and bring creatures to life according to project vision.
• Work with Production Staff to provide animated sequences aligned with Client’s vision.
• Animate in various styles, specifically creatures.
• Perform Mocap cleanup.
• Execute 3D rotomation for FX.
• Proficiency with animation software (Maya) for visual effects-intensive projects.
• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV creating live action, photo realistic creature animations.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles for Creature and Character Animation.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation.
• Expert knowledge of Maya.
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates.
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition.
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision.
• Demonstrate ability to define creature, create fluid motion, organic movement, and storytelling.
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• Eligible to work in Germany/EUR.

The Role:

The Senior Creature Animator will create top-notch animations and bring creatures to life according to the project vision outlined by the Lead and/or Supervisor. This is contract position starting in January 2026 and working with our Stuttgart team on a hybrid/remote basis

Requirements

• Working with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client’s vision and the project brief as outlined by the Supervisor.
• Ability to animate in various styles (creatures specifically) as required on assigned project
• Sufficient capability in Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX
• Proficiency with animation software (Maya) for visual effects-intensive projects
• Other miscellaneous duties as required from time to time by the Animation and CG Supervisor

Your Track Record:

• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV creating live action, photo realistic creature animations
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles for Creature and Character Animation.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision
• Work should demonstrate the ability to define creature, create fluid motion, organic movement, and storytelling
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in Germany/EUR