Description:
The Senior Animator leads the development of animation assets to support the execution of the production's creative vision. He/She develops complex animation assets for production as well as mentors a team of animators to perform animation sequences and complex animation techniques.
Tasks
- Analyse script, storyboards and concept art to understand the animation requirements.
- Analyse the motion and rigging required for characters created from concept to communicate to teams.
- Create key frames for animated sequences depicting motion by employing advanced animation techniques.
- Determine the number of animated sequences to be created from the storyboard or animatic.
- Develop various available animation techniques to diversify skillsets and deliver across a variety of projects.
- Enhance own portfolio with animation created from research, work done on previous projects as well as individual exploratory projects.
- Explore complex motion techniques to enhance skills.
- Guide research direction to generate ideas for animation sequences.
- A creative storyteller with presentation abilities.
- Comfortable working with deadlines and budget restrictions.
Experience
- 2 to 3 years of experience working in a similar position.
- Experience with an agency is needed.