At the heart of Rhythm & Hues’ success is its more than 20 year commitment to creating quality entertainment in a quality work environment.
A few current and upcoming feature projects include amongst others, "Hop", "X-Men: First Class" and "Life of Pi".
Position: 3D TD – Senior Character Animator
Department: Animation
Position Summary:
Character Animators create motions and expressions for characters and objects using proprietary software.
Responsibilities:
- Work primarily with Animation Directors and Supervisors to create convincing performances and motion of all types and styles.
- Use and understand 3D animation and deformation tools.
- Work with production and supervisor team to understand manage schedules and shot deadlines.
- Attend dailies, shot sequence reviews, team meetings.
- Create and polish performances in a timely manner based on direction from the Animation Director and Supervisors.
- Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput.
- Work with animation team to maintain continuity and consistent performance within a show.
Required Skills:
- Minimum 2 years of animation production experience required
- Strong demo reel/website demonstrating mastery of the fundamental mechanics of animation and outstanding acting skills.
- Certificate or Bachelors degree in Art, Character Animation, Film or a related field, or the equivalent animation experience.
- Ability to work well in a team environment as well as independently.
- Ability to address shot changes.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong understanding of weight and balance required for physical motion.
- Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyze 3D form.
- Experience with applicable 3D package such as Maya.
Desired Skills:
- Good drawing skills
- Good storytelling skills
- Good understanding of human and animal anatomy.
- Understanding of rigging.
- Linux/Unix skills.
Qualified candidate please mail or email a cover letter, resume, website and/or demo reel (DVD NTSC only) to:
Rhythm & Hues Studios
Recruiting Department
re: Senior Character Animator position
2100 East Grand Avenue, Bldg A
El Segundo, CA 90245
For email submissions please send to recruitment@rhythm.com and include "re: Senior Character Animator position" in the subject line
