Job description
We are Nebula Motion Studio, a leading animation studio in Los Angeles. We are seeking a Senior 3D Animator to join our creative team. You will bring character and environmental animations to life, collaborating across departments to deliver captivating visuals for film, games, and commercials.
As part of our dynamic team, you will own animation tasks from concept to final polish, mentor junior artists, and help shape our production pipeline.
Responsibility
- Lead the animation process for character and creature sequences, ensuring strong performance and clear storytelling.
- Collaborate with Directors, Lighting, and Rigging teams to iterate on shot quality and timing.
- Own shot planning, blocking, and polish across multiple projects and disciplines.
- Develop and maintain accurate animation pipelines and asset management practices.
- Mentor and review work of junior animators; provide constructive feedback.
- Integrate feedback from reviews and deliver final animations that meet technical and artistic requirements.
- Help troubleshoot performance issues and optimize scenes for rendering and playback.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Animation, Fine Arts, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- 5+ years of professional 3D animation experience in film, television, or game production.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Maya; experience with Blender is a plus.
- Strong understanding of anatomy, timing, spacing, and acting fundamentals.
- A robust portfolio demonstrating character animation, acting, and storytelling.
- Experience with rigging, skinning, and working within a production pipeline.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to receive and implement feedback.