We are looking for a creative Mid/Senior Character Animator to work within our highly regarded VFX Team in London. We operate a hybrid working model in our brand new East London office, but are open to candidates based remotely in Europe also.
Celebrating 22 years, we are a team of Emmy-winning creative artists, technicians, producers and problem solvers who use post-production as their toolbox. Working closely with clients in the advertising, film, TV and music industries, we provide a full-service post-production and VFX offering including high-end colour grading, 2D & 3D visual effects, shoot supervision, animation, design, direction and concept. At Freefolk, we're a tight-knit community and proud of both our reputation of doing great work but also being a great place to work.
Description
- Animating realistic and stylised Characters and Creatures for VFX and full CG projects.
- Ensure high-quality standard of work, delivered on time
- Prioritize and assign tasks to other team members and liaise with other team leads
Requirements
- Previous experience Animating in advertising, feature film, or animation production - ideally realistic creatures or characters
- Must have excellent knowledge of Maya and the Arnold Renderer
- At least 3 years of experience in this or a similar role
- Ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as within a team
- Must have a good artistic and visual sense of composition, light, and colour
- Excellent attention to detail and desire to deliver high-quality work
- Solid understanding of animation production pipelines.
Why Join Freefolk?
- Hybrid working
- Drinks on Thursdays
- Employee birthday celebrations
- Summer Sports Days
- Cycle to work scheme
- Breakfast and snacks in the office
- Pub quizzes and socials throughout the year
Applications:
- To apply email jobs.ldn@freefolk.com and ensure your showreel/website is linked to your CV
- Include ‘Animator’ in the subject of the email.
- Only qualified applicants will be contacted.