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Walt Disney Animation Studios seeks a CG Animator

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Animators, grab your reels and prepare to do the best work of your life.  

 

Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work alongside legends. Drink all the coffee you want. Waltz into the Animation Research Library and hold a Fred Moore scene in your hands.  Use your animation powers for good and touch the hearts of millions of people around the globe. 

 

WDAS wants talented men and women who show exceptional understanding of weight, locomotion, anatomy, dialogue, acting, appeal, and entertainment. If you're funny too, that's a plus. If you're not, you'd better be a crack foosball player. If you've got an opinion, all the better. We want artists with a strong point of view who put a personal spin on their work.


Responsibilities:  

  • Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through acting and movement
  • Create quality animation using digital tools for feature films and other related projects
  • Work closely with Directors and Animation Supervisors in a feature film environment:
  • Receive assigned shots in sequence review with the Directors providing general guidance
  • Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context
  • Block animation, most commonly using audio dialog track
  • Clearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review (animation dailies)
  • Collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors
  • Implement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production schedule
  • Develop a working knowledge of necessary production tools
  • Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements

  

Requirements:  

  • Visual demonstration (Quicktime or web link preferred) of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging.
  • 2 years production experience
  • Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software preferred but not required
  • Background in traditional hand-drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation
  • Art Background. Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred
  • Degrees in Computer Science, Mathematics or Engineering or equivalent experience helpful but not required

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