Creature Animator
Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry's most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more. As a Creature Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation
- Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
- Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
Qualifications
- Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
- Minimum of four (4) years of live action production experience (preferred)
- Knowledge of Maya (required) Nuke, 3Ds Max (a plus)
- Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model
- Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc.
- Previs experience a plus
- A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project
- Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable
- Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required
$120,000 - $160,000 a year This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame. At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel. Netflix Investment- Eyeline With the support of Netflix's investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide. Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications. We will only consider applicants based in Los Angeles, or those willing to relocate. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job