Rainmaker needs a talented Lead Animator to work on our feature!

So what are we looking for in our Lead? Someone who will set the bar high…and we mean high…as in amazingly high animation… and totally inspire the crew! Someone who’s a great mentor, who loves to teach others and pass on the knowledge of awesome skills for creating incredible animation.

Job Requirements

Some other qualities that this person possesses…they’ve worked in the industry for at least 5 years and on at least one CG animated feature in a senior capacity. Sounds like you? Then what are you waiting for? Apply directly to us at www.rainmaker.com

Rainmaker Entertainment is a multi-faceted animation studio that innovatively creates and produces compelling characters and timeless stories for a global audience.

Via snagajob.com

As the fastest growing part of Macy’s Inc. business, macys.com is achieving record sales and broadening our workforce. With offices in New York, San Francisco and Atlanta, macys.com is the best of all worlds. The entrepreneurial thinking of a Web business complements the stability and support of a national brand. Creativity and ingenuity partner with business acumen and tech savvy to build a unique business poised for continued growth. Employees at macys.com have long-term opportunities and are encouraged to utilize their Supervisors and training for cross-functional movement to further their careers. By skillfully combining the power of the Internet with the best in retailing, macys.com is reaching new heights. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Overview of Position:

The New York based creative/Rich Media team of macys.com is currently seeking a Flash Animator to translate Online Media ads into animation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Brainstorm with designers for best animation execution
• Work closely with design manager, designers and project managers to ensure proper and on-time completion of projects.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand technologies and applications of varying degrees of complexity

Skills Summary:

• 3+ years of Flash Animation experience (including dynamic content, videos, papervision, etc.)
• Fluency in PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Flash CS4 on the Macintosh platform.
• TweenMax experience Strong attention to detail, excellent organization and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple projects.
• Knowledge of After Effects is a plus Bachelor’s degree (or comparable work experience) and experience in a web-related environment is also necessary.
• Macy’s is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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.

Via Motionographer

Can you impress us, or has all the botox and sunshine made you weak?

Our youngest sister, Psyop LA, is looking for talented and experienced motion designers and aspiring art directors to play with at our new and growing Venice beach studio; and trust me, she’s picky. We pride ourselves on the quality and stylistic diversity of our work, and would expect nothing less from you. Show us something fantastic, or go back to yoga class.

While we’re mainly searching for people with more than 3 years of experience, we will entertain those with less if you’re a bad-ass, so bring it.

Those able to demonstrate even minimal skill or interest in motion graphics animation/compositing (after effects, nuke), or 3d (maya, xsi, max) get first consideration.

Please send high-quality styleframes/boards/pitches, reels and resumes to Lyndal Heathwood at lyndal@psyop.tv

Submission of youtube or similarly low-quality links will inspire great ridicule, and will subsequently be ignored.

Rumour has it that Darkside Animation are close to starting production of their new feature ‘The Kitchen Games’. Might be worth contacting them for placements.

Darkside Animation
Suite 17 & 18
4 and 4A Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RP

t. +44 (0)203 056 0690
e. info@dsanim.com

Via cgchar-animation.com

We require a highly motivated and talented Animator to work on a high profile franchise title within an established and successful team.  The ideal candidate will have the ability to produce high quality hand keyed animation and ensure that all animation tasks are completed on time and in the correct style.

To apply:

• Previous experience in computer games development/film/TV essential
• A high quality animation reel showing clear and proven understanding of character animation, physicality, weight, motion etc
• A good knowledge of relevant animation packages (ideally XSI)
• Proactive attitude, good interpersonal skills, and a team player
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Desirable:

• A knowledge of games pipelines and associated tools
• A degree in animation/an art background (particularly life drawing)

Please contact lorraine.kennerly@amiqus.com – 01925-255-922 to apply.

Via David OReilly Animation

Hi! Im currently in need of people fluent in the latest version MAYA for character animation, rigging, modeling or rendering for a 6 week paid project starting as soon as possible.

Please send online reels to MAIL(at)DAVIDOREILLY.COM with REEL as the subject, and include your expected freelance rate.

I’m looking for people who have an in depth knowledge and experience in each or every role. I don’t care how young/old you are or if you studied it formally, I just need talented technical people who can work to a tight deadline and who love animation. Applicants should ideally be based in Berlin and speak english, freelancers living elsewhere who have a record of doing things remotely will also be considered.

Please put the word out to anyone who might be interested. Thank You!

David OReilly Animation
Partizan
Adalbertstr. 20
10997 Berlin

+49 (0) 30 616 714 674

Via Imagine Magazine

Open Book are looking for a talented concept artist to work on an animated short film we are producing. Directed by the renowned tokyoplastic, the film will be developed using stylised 3D with an edge of retro nostalgia.

Original yet minimal humanoid character style is needed for designs for 3 humans, with work starting immediately.

We will supply photo reference and developed character notes.

Please contact laura using info@openbookuk.com with links to work/portfolio and we can talk more..

Via Motionographer Jobs

Freelance Senior Animator at Cogs Agency
Day rates from £300 per day
Start Dates: Various throughout May and June from 1 – 4 weeks

Digital creative production studio in central London is looking for an exceptionally talented senior animator. You will need to have worked across a range of slick animated projects and class yourself as a specialist digital animator.

You will list your skills as expert in Flash and After Effects and be able to use Actionscript and perhaps have even dabbled in emerging technologies such as PaperVision. The work they produce is of the highest standard – pixel perfect – so you must have evidence of your experience gained at the best Digital agencies and production companies in the UK and beyond. Working to tight deadlines and paying meticulous attention to detail will all come naturally to you but mostly importantly be proud of what goes out to the clients every time.

Working here will really give you a great chance to work on some great portfolio pieces so please send over a link to your site / showreel and a CV to be considered for this and other contract roles.

Contact: ben@cogsagency.com

Via Datascope

Lead Artist
London
Salary: £40k

As the Lead Artist you’ll be required to manage the day to day operations of a talented art team.
A proven track record of working on games with strong stylisation is necessary. Traditional 2D draughtsmanship would be a distinct advantage. Character animation skills would be a bonus. Minimum software knowledge would include 3DS MAX or Maya, and Photoshop.

Contact Matt Rock: matt@datascope.co.uk

Web listing: http://www.datascope.co.uk/newsletter_may2009.htm