Senior Animator, Brand Consulting

This is a Full Time Job

The Department
CAA Brand Consulting is a strategy-led, full-service marketing agency with expertise in Cultural and Consumer Insights, Data and Analytics, Talent/Influencer and Property Partnership Advisory, Experiential, Social Impact, Creative Services, and Content and Digital Strategy. These integrated capabilities come together to offer solutions from planning through execution, and we pull in a collective perspective of expertise with each client brief to ensure we are tapping into diverse thinking and building strategies reflective of the marketplace and culture we work within.
The Role
We are seeking a dynamic Sr. Animator to join our Sports and Entertainment Brand Consulting team in our Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate is a visionary creative with a deep passion for motion design and a proven ability to bring impactful stories to life through animation. You thrive on pushing creative boundaries, delivering visually stunning work that captivates audiences.
As a Sr. Animator, you will be responsible for delivering high-caliber, award-winning animated solutions with minimal oversight from the Art Director and Creative Director. Your role will involve authoring core creative animation concepts, defining motion theories, exploring diverse executional approaches, and delivering each project with originality and innovation across 2D and 3D animation executions. Success in this role demands a high degree of creativity, conceptual thinking, a deep understanding of animation principles, and the ability to create award-worthy animations that push boundaries.
Responsibilities
• Conceptualization & Innovation: Demonstrate creative authorship by developing award-winning-level creative concepts and storyboards for assigned animation projects, translating ideas into clear and concise visual narratives that push the boundaries of elevated dynamic storytelling.
• Motion Theory & Storytelling: Apply a strong understanding of motion theory, timing, and pacing to create dynamic and engaging animations that effectively communicate narratives and evoke emotional responses.
• Animation Production: Produce high-quality 2D or 3D animations using industry-standard software (e.g., After Effects, Cinema 4D), adhering to project styles and timelines. Animation skills must include commanding all aspects of animation production from R&D development, finishing, and high-volume versioning engineering that is built to perform with optimized efficiency.
• Technical Execution: Ensure smooth animation workflows, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize animation files for various platforms and delivery formats.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve creative challenges, explore innovative solutions, and propose alternative approaches to achieve desired animation effects.
• Team Management: Proven ability to guide a junior team in bringing a creative vision to life.
• Client Communication: Present work to clients and internal stakeholders, effectively communicating creative decisions and addressing feedback.
• Department Innovation: Continuously research and stay abreast of new animation techniques, software, and industry trends, and bring recommendations back to creative department management.
Requirements
• A Bachelor of Arts or equivalent in Fine Arts, Communications, or Graphic Design with at least 6 years of experience.
• Demonstrated mastery of industry-standard animation software (e.g., After Effects, Cinema 4D, Maya, etc.) and a solid understanding of 2D and 3D animation principles.
• A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of creative animation styles, demonstrating a strong visual aesthetic and a unique artistic voice.
• Excellent technical skills in animation, including timing, spacing, weight, squash, and stretch, and a deep understanding of animation workflows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with directors, designers, and other