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From Cartoon SNAP! DisneyToon Studios Looking for Story Artist

DisneyToon Studios has openings for Storyboard Artists to join the production team at their Glendale, CA studio. This position is represented by the Animation Guild.

Responsibilities:

• Translate story ideas into visual sequences based on notes and meetings with the Director and other members of the story team.
• Work closely with Director, Head of Story, Art Director and other members of the production team to develop the cinematography and staging; choosing initial camera placement and angles; defining action and camera movement.
• Convey the essence of story line, scene structure, character emotion and create action and humor in alignment with the overall direction of the film.
• Solve story and structure problems — punch up scenes.

Qualifications:

• 3 years professional experience required, feature animation experience preferred
• Experience on multiple Feature Films and/or Television Series as a Story Artist
• Ability to work digitally required, i.e. Digital GDI/Photoshop
• Ability to create action and humor expressed through drawing
• Strong drawing skills with a sense of design, character and composition
• Understanding of cinematic scene and dramatic structure
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Bachelors degree preferred

To apply: If you haven’t created a profile with them you can do so at www.disneyanimation.com. Once completed, submit your resume and link to your work at dts.jobs@disney.com

http://www.annix.com

Annix are looking for animators to work on a high profile character TV series. The applicant must be able to show proficiency in principles of animation including weight, timing, acting and posing of characters.

Requirements:

• Work with Animation supervisor and director in establishing characters and design of movement.
• Animate simple to complex shots from start to finish.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with animators as well as other departments.
• Experienced in XSI.
• 3 years plus industry experience

Contact: sam@annix.com

We are an animation and design studio looking for a senior motion graphic designer to join our core team in creating exceptional motion visuals for advertising, gaming and broadcast.

You will have a minimum experience of 4 years in design and AFX animation, backed by a strong portfolio and polished boards. Cinema 4D / Maya and composting skills would be an advantage.

London studio based (no remote applicants please). Freelance basis. Please send a link to your online portfolio to jobs@kazoo-creative.com.

Main site: http://www.kazoo-creative.com

See full posting here

Job Description

The 2D Facial Animator creates facial expressions, extremes and phonemes for  stop motion animated characters.  2D designs and animation need to convey emotion, movement, action and personality, specifically focusing on lip sync. This position requires a level of sophistication of technique on a feature film level.

Note: This position will be located on-site at our Studio in Oregon. When sending samples, include a demo reel with 2D Animation lip sync samples, as well as expression sheet and turnarounds.

Essential Job Functions

• Block in rough facial animation and phonemes for Director and/or Facial Animation Supervisor for their approval.
• Work with Director and/or Facial Animation Supervisor to finalize animation.
• Meet animation production deadlines as established by management.
• Create facial expressions and extremes conveying emotion, movement, action and personality.
• Read and break down dialogue tracks and plan shots.
• Work with Directors on creating teeth and skull designs.
• Work with Facial Animation Supervisor and Director of RP in making sure 2D animations fit within the Stop Motion pipeline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years experience as a 2D Facial Animator in the entertainment industry.
• Experience working on a fully animated theatrically released Stop Motion and/or CG feature film a plus.
• Strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
• Ability to bring characters to life.
• Stop Motion animation experience a plus.

Superfad are looking for an experienced 2D Character Designer/Animator to be involved in a fantastic project. Must be available for an immediate start next week at our London studio

Please send reel links to samantha@superfad.com