Job Posting Title:

Crowd/Fix Animator

Req ID:

10106297

Job Description:

Attention Crowd/Fix Animators, Disney is currently hiring! Be part of the longest running animation team in history, work alongside legends, and use your animation powers for good to touch millions of people’s hearts around the globe!

We want versatile Crowd/Fix Animators who show outstanding understanding of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, and anatomy.

All positions are based in our Burbank, California studios and will start in January 2025. This is an Assistant level role.

Upload your reel/website and resume and tell us who you are. Please keep your reel to 2 minutes or less.

Responsibilities

Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movementCreate quality animation using digital tools for feature films, animated shorts, and other related projectsCreate quality animated cycles to feed our crowd simulation system using proprietary softwareAnimate secondary and hero crowd scenesFix technical and aesthetic issues on previously animated scenesWork closely with Crowd Supervisor, Heads of Animation, and Production in a feature film environmentCollaborate with and take direction from Directors, Heads of Animation, and Animation SupervisorsImplement changes and complete assignments in accordance with the production scheduleDevelop a solid understanding of vital production toolsMaintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirementsReceive feedback, address notes, and present clear ideas to Animation Supervisors and Heads of AnimationProduce various types of cycles and styles of animation

Requirements  

Visual demonstration of animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, weight, physics, balance, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, and staging.Proficiency in Presto, Maya, or equivalent software requiredBackground in computer animation requiredArt background in Fine Art, Illustration, Computer Graphics preferred but not requiredBachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

The pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $48.25 per hour. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job Posting Segment:

WDAS Burbank

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDAS Burbank

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-11-15