Animation Full-Time On-Site

Junior Animator

Junior Animator at Industrial Light & Magic

Job Overview

The Junior Animator role focuses on supporting animation production by creating high-quality motion for computer-generated creatures and objects. You will collaborate closely with senior animators and supervisors while contributing to both technical workflows and artistic animation output.

Key Responsibilities

Support daily animation production workflows and troubleshoot data flow issues
Update shot files with newly released assets and render content for reviews
Assist in organizing references and maintaining asset consistency
Animate entry-level shots and contribute to animation cycles
Polish animations including fine details like fingers, tails, and facial elements
Fix animation issues such as penetrations, sliding, and arc adjustments
Set up animation scenes and assist in pipeline publishing processes
Process and refine motion capture (Mocap) data for production use
Blend and enhance Mocap performances with added animation polish
Upload cleaned animation cycles to internal databases
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including stage and technical teams
Occasionally perform motion capture or reference performances
Assist with UI development for character rigs