Fractional Animator

We are seeking talented Mid to Senior Animators to join our team in Los Angeles. This role involves creating high-quality, expressive, and compelling animation across a variety of characters and creatures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional work within production timelines.

What you do
• Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.
• Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product.
• Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices.
• Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to peers to elevate the overall quality of animation.
• Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required.
• Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and play testing /dailies.

What you need

Mid-Level Requirements
• 3+ years of professional experience as an Animator in top tier features and episodic projects.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid grasp of the 12 Principles of Animation, weight, timing, and appeal.
• Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software.
• Experience working with production pipelines (e.g., ShotGrid).

Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to Mid-Level)
• 5+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences.
• Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data.
• Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.

Nice Things
• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• 100% remote working arrangements within Los Angeles, the choice to work where you want to!
• A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.