DreamWorks Animation · 4 days ago
DreamWorks Feature - Crowds Animator
Glendale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
2+ years expDreamWorks Animation is looking for adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. The Crowds Animator will create additional animation for background characters and work closely with the Crowds Supervisor to build needed performances while maintaining a high standard of quality.
AnimationFilmMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Creates additional single-use animation 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
Qualification
Required
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 www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
Preferred
Experience working with Crowds Animation
2+ years of professional CG experience preferred
Character Performance experience a plus
Company
DreamWorks Animation
DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. engages in the development, production, and exploitation of animated films and associated characters
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$15M2016-04-28Acquired
2015-02-12Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2004-10-28IPO
Leadership Team
Kate Swanborg
SVP, Technology Communications and Strategic Alliances
Shabrayia Cleaver
Associate Producer / Producer (Feature/Short)
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