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DreamWorks Animation · 3 days ago

DreamWorks Feature - Animator

positionGlendale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$90K/yr - $135K/yr
date3+ years exp

DreamWorks Animation is looking for adventurous dreamers to join their team. The Animator role involves creating memorable acting choices, working closely with supervisors to maintain character quality, and mentoring new animators while contributing to a collaborative environment.

AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
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Growth Opportunities
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Create memorable acting choices - able to define the characters and offer fresh and original ideas. Develop the emotional content of each scene through strong acting skills
Work closely with the Head of Character Animation and Supervising Animators to keep characters on model. Set a high quality standard of animation for other animators to follow
Ability to take on a range of animation styles
Able to establish/build outstanding mechanics
Consistently finds appealing poses - elevates the quality of any characters’ design or shot
Test character setups and develop new animation tools
Ability to solve technical issues independently and/ or knowledge of when to elevate them
Strong understanding of the CG animation pipeline
Strong communication skills - able to anticipate any delays to schedule and communicate those issues as soon as possible
Open and adaptable to feedback or changes
Teamwork: Mentoring new animators, sharing suggestions and helpful tips and tricks, seeking out opportunities and efficiencies that drive the department forward

Qualification

CG Animation experienceCharacter Performance experienceRiggingDrawing skillsTraditional Animation skillsStoryboarding skillsAdaptability to feedbackCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

BA or equivalent gained from a combination of skills and knowledge from education, work experience, and/or training
3+ years of professional CG Animation experience
Character Performance experience
Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends, when necessary

Preferred

Understanding of Rigging
Drawing skills
Traditional Animation skills
Storyboarding skills

Company

DreamWorks Animation

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DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
dateFounded in 1994
location
Glendale, California, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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https://www.dreamworks.com

H1B Sponsorship

DreamWorks Animation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2024 (7)
2023 (5)
2022 (12)
2021 (13)
2020 (19)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$15M
2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO

Leadership Team

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Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
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Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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