Senior animator Job Description
Senior animator Job Description Template
A Senior Animator breathes life into characters and environments through expert visual storytelling. Responsible for creating high-quality animations, they collaborate with teams, refine designs, and ensure seamless integration into multimedia platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality 2D and 3D animations for various types of media
- Lead and mentor junior animators to ensure they meet project deadlines and produce high-quality work
- Collaborate with other departments, such as art, design, and programming, to ensure animations meet project requirements
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques to continuously improve the quality of animations
- Manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring timely delivery and quality standards are met
- Provide creative input and feedback to other team members to enhance the overall quality of the project
- Ensure all animations meet technical requirements, such as file size and format, for different platforms and devices
- Contribute to the development of new animation tools and processes to improve workflow and efficiency
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in 3D animation
- Expertise in industry-standard software such as Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max
- Ability to create high-quality character and creature animations
- Experience with motion capture technology and techniques
- Strong understanding of animation principles and storytelling
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other team members, including artists, designers, and programmers
- Experience with rigging and skinning is a plus
- Portfolio of previous work demonstrating high-quality animations and technical skills
