Cycles Animator
Dreamworks Feature
Glendale, CAThis was removed by the employer on 6/3/2022 6:33:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Responsibilities
DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the world's leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.
DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together.
The Cycle Animator is a crucial role in the Crowds Department, crafting animation that will be propagated throughout crowd elements in shots small and large. Animation is to be done on a variety of characters depending on a project's needs. A Cycle Animator needs to have a keen sense of performance that both stands out in quality and grasps the interactions necessary when duplicated into large groups.
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Responsibilities:
€œWhat would you say you do here?€
• Creates additional single-use animation to be used on promoted background characters.
• Cycles to be used on background generic characters fulfilling the shows needs and must maintain a high standard of quality.
• Works closely with the Crowds Supervisor and Head of Character Animation to build needed performances.
• Understands the technical requirements of a crowd system and works well with the concepts of looping and transitioning animation.
Qualifications
/Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
€œWhat do I need to have in order to do this job?€
A passion towards animation for crowds
Submission of a demo reel that displays mastery of character mechanics and emoting character personality in CG
Solid understanding of animation software like Maya
Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through the link below to be considered
Must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if partially or fully vaccinated, submitting your vaccination record no later than 7 days following commencement of employment.
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at the commencement of employment or must undergo regular COVID-19 testing if Company determines your job position requires accessing an NBCUniversal/DreamWorks Animation worksite.
Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
Desired Characteristics
Desired Qualifications: €œWhat can I offer?€
Experience working with Cycle Animation
2 years of professional CG experience preferred
Character Performance experience a plus