Are you a Lead Animator?You Can- Actively promote and communicate sound solutions to technical and design issues related to animation- Maintain and communicate a strong knowledge of innovative production technologies and the capabilities/limitations of these technologies as they relate to project goals- Mentor and lead by example less experienced artists, providing them with support, guidance, and instruction in areas that provide for their artistic and professional growth- Meet project deadlines/milestones, as set by the production department- Actively participate in team/department meetings- Consistently exercises sound judgment in all areas of performance- Demonstrate a broad range of character animation and acting skills. This includes a deep understanding of the principles of animation, and how to best employ those principles to create performance that supports both the characters and story goals of the show.You Have- Minimum five years experience in production*- Three or more titles as a Lead Animator- A solid grasp on the principles of motion, timing, anticipation, follow-through, squash and stretch, forward/inverse kinematics, and other facets of both 2D and 3D animation- Good understanding of the principles of cinematography including use of lenses, positioning and moving the camera, etc- Exceptional skill in animating the human bipedal figure as well as other organic forms- Strong technical mind- Great creative sensibilities- Ability to take direction and a willingness to address comments and make changes- Ability to communicate with colleagues and work as part of a team- Knowledge of Maya required- Must be a team player- A ‘get it done’ attitude- Willingness to learn new things- Assist production in other parts of the pipeline if needed- Experience with RV and Motion Capture- Any additional software knowledge or skill setsPerks- Location, location, location - 1 block from the beach- Full healthcare benefits- Paid sick days (cough!)- Ping pong & arcade machine- Multiple studio doggies- A dedicated culture team that plans fun, rolls out fun & has fun!- Mates, not colleaguesIf interested, please click on the link:http://www.lumapictures.com/job-detail/?job_id=9aaa3c75-d36f-48cd-bf06-e6671fe5e34e&lever-source=CGS
