OUR STUDIO

At Spire Studios we empower world-class and diverse creative and technical talent from all mediums to entertain global audiences through animated feature films with heartfelt storytelling, captivating worlds, and inspiring characters.

Key to our vision is developing a real time enabled pipeline that brings intimacy back to the animation process while pushing the creative envelope. Our team has worked on many of the earliest and most successful 3D animated films, and have experienced firsthand the exponential increase in visual complexity and crew sizes as narrative appetite and audience expectations have grown. GPU accelerated rendering and game engines unlock new workflows that can upend long held assumptions underpinning the assembly line approach of legacy studios.

THE JOB

As an animator, you will create feature film quality animated characters / props.  The animator must possess the ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and 3D software to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot. Emphasis should be placed on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/ dialog as required by each specific project.  The animator should be able to be adaptive to the style of the feature film, and open to feedback.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create animations at the highest artistic and technical level.

• Work closely with the directors, supervisors and leads in a team environment.

• Collaborate and propose genuine and unique acting or physics for each assignment aligned with the story and context of them.

• Plan your own assignments to reach the deadlines considering the interaction with the director, supervisors and leads.  (Open to a variety of blocking techniques as long as it clearly conveys the idea)

• Keep the characters "on model" with the design of the production.

• Be open and professional about feedback and possible changes of direction during the animation process.

• Attend animation dailies and any other relevant meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation, body mechanics and performance.

• Knowledge of Maya required. 

• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. 

• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable. 

• Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.

*Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.  

COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary.

• “Go home” (finish work) at a decent time to hang out with your family and friends.