Job description
NovaFrame Animation is seeking a talented Senior 3D/2D Animator to join our vibrant team in Los Angeles.
As a key contributor to high-profile projects, you will bring characters to life, craft dynamic action sequences, and help shape the visual language of our productions.
We value storytelling, collaboration, and technical excellence, offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and room to grow.
Responsibility
- Create high-quality 2D and 3D animation sequences for films, TV series, and immersive experiences, from rough timelines to polished shots.
- Collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, riggers, and lighting to translate scripts into compelling performances and arcs.
- Develop character performance with strong acting, timing, weight, and expressiveness; contribute to character rigs and asset pipelines as needed.
- Contribute to shot planning, timing charts, and animation passes; ensure consistency with style guides and brand language.
- Review, iterate, and polish shots based on feedback from leads and clients; meet project milestones and delivery deadlines.
- Mentor junior animators, provide constructive feedback, and help grow the team's skill set.
- Stay current with industry trends, tools, and best practices to continually elevate production quality.
Qualification
- Minimum 5+ years professional experience in animation for film, TV, or game projects; show a strong, diverse reel.
- Mastery of industry-standard tools such as Maya, Blender, Toon Boom Harmony, and After Effects; knowledge of Unreal or Unity is a plus.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, weight, posing, and moment-to-moment performance.
- Experience with rigging collaboration and an ability to troubleshoot animation pipelines and feedback loops.
- Excellent storytelling ability with a portfolio that demonstrates character acting and scene integration.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills; capable of delivering under tight deadlines in a collaborative studio environment.
- A degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or related field is preferred but not required for exceptional candidates.