Crowds Animator

This is a Full Time Job

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Job Summary
Crowds Animator for DreamWorks Feature Animation, based in Glendale, CA, US. This full-time role supports feature film production by creating high-quality crowd animations, working closely with animation leadership to deliver believable background performances in CG environments. (Full job description below)

Years of Experience Required
Not specified but based on the responsibilities, this role may typically require 2+ years of professional CG animation experience. (24+ Months)

Salary
$89,752 - $110,000 annually

Required Experience
• Creating crowd animation for CG productions
• Character animation mechanics and performance
• Working with looping and transitioning animation systems

Preferred Experience
• Professional crowds animation experience
• Character performance animation
• Feature film or episodic animation production

Workplace Requirements
Hybrid. Minimum three days per week onsite in Glendale, CA, US.

Education Requirements
Not specified.

Hard Skills
• CG character animation
• Crowds animation systems
• Maya

Soft Skills
• Collaboration with animation leadership
• Attention to detail and quality standards
• Ability to interpret performance direction

Bonus Skills
• Feature animation experience
• Character performance specialization

Full Job Description

Crowds Animator
DreamWorks Feature Animation
Business Segment: Universal Film
Location: Glendale, CA, US
Employment Type: Full-Time
Workplace: Hybrid (minimum three days onsite per week)

The Crowds Animator supports DreamWorks feature productions by creating high-quality crowd animation that enhances background performances and world-building. This role works closely with the Crowds Supervisor and Head of Character Animation to meet production needs and maintain performance and quality standards.

Responsibilities
• Create additional single-use animation for promoted background characters
• Develop animation cycles for generic background characters while maintaining high-quality standards
• Collaborate with the Crowds Supervisor and Head of Character Animation to build required performances
• Apply technical understanding of crowd systems, including looping and transitioning animation

Qualifications
• Strong passion for crowds animation
• Demo reel demonstrating mastery of character mechanics and expressive CG performance
• Solid understanding of animation software such as Maya
• Resume/CV submission required for consideration

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in crowds animation
• 2+ years of professional CG animation experience
• Character performance animation experience

Benefits
Not specified.

Skills:
[Crowds Animation] [Character Animation] [Maya] [CG Performance] [Animation Systems]