Job description
NovaFrame Animation Studios is seeking a talented Senior Animator to lead our 2D/3D animation pipelines. You will collaborate with directors, designers, and engineers to craft compelling characters and scenes for feature films, commercials, and episodic projects. The ideal candidate combines storytelling, strong timing, and technical proficiency across industry-standard tools.
In this role, you will mentor junior artists, develop animation styles, and ensure consistency across sequences while delivering on tight deadlines.
Responsibility
- Lead and own character animation from concept to final delivery across multiple projects.
- Collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and fellow VFX/CG teams to align vision and timing.
- Create and refine keyframes, motion curves, and timing charts to achieve cinematic pacing.
- Build and maintain reusable animation rigs, libraries, and pipelines for efficiency.
- Review shot progress, provide actionable feedback, and ensure on-time delivery within budget.
- Mentor junior animators, conduct critiques, and lead training sessions.
- Optimize animations for various platforms and engines (Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Unreal/Unity) while maintaining quality.
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Motion Design, or a related field, or 5+ years of professional experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in 2D/3D animation with a strong reel demonstrating storytelling and character work.
- Proficiency with Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, After Effects, and Blender; experience with Unreal or Unity is a plus.
- Solid understanding of character rigging, weight, timing, rhythm, and anatomical accuracy.
- Experience in storyboarding, shot planning, and directing animation feedback with cross-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills; capable of leading and mentoring others.
- Strong eye for lighting, shading, and compositing pipelines to ensure consistent output.
- Portfolio that demonstrates a range of styles and cinematic sensibilities.