Animator at Industrial Light & Magic
Company: Industrial Light & Magic (Lucasfilm / The Walt Disney Company)
Location: San Francisco, California, United States
Job Type: Full-Time (Future Opportunity / Expression of Interest)
Salary: $94,100 – $120,400 per year
About the Role
Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) is inviting talented Animators to submit their profiles for future opportunities.
This Expression of Interest is not an active opening but allows candidates to be considered when positions become available.
As an Animator (Mid-level), you will create high-quality motion for computer-generated characters and objects,
contributing to world-class visual effects and storytelling. You will collaborate closely with animation supervisors
and creative teams to deliver cinematic excellence.
Job Overview
- Work on high-end visual effects projects in film and media production
- Create realistic and stylized animations for creatures and objects
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including design and production
- Participate in reviews (dailies) and provide constructive feedback
- Maintain high-quality output while meeting production deadlines
Key Responsibilities
- Animate a series of shots within a project, ensuring consistency and quality
- Collaborate with team members to develop creative animation solutions
- Attend regular dailies and provide feedback to improve production quality
- Mentor and support entry-level animators
- Perform hands-on shot work and contribute motion reference performances
- Assist with motion capture sessions when required
- Handle additional animation-related production tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
- Strong understanding of traditional animation principles and acting
- Knowledge of film production and compositional design
- Ability to work under supervision and handle delegated tasks
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Experience mentoring junior artists is a plus
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Traditional Animation or a related field with 3+ years of experience
- OR at least 5+ years of professional experience in cel, stop-motion, or computer animation
Benefits
- Competitive salary with potential bonuses and long-term incentives
- Comprehensive medical and financial benefits
- Opportunity to work on globally recognized film projects
- Career growth within a leading VFX studio
- Inclusive and collaborative work environment