Blue Sky Studios- Animator

Animator

Purpose of the job:

Our Animators are responsible for implementation of complex character animation and for the "movement" in computer animations, included but not limited to, timing, acting and posing of characters.
Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
Work with the Director in establishing character design and movement.
Take models and/or rigged models (set up for animation) to finished animation.
Work with modelers, riggers, and technical directors to implement the animation.
Maintains a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work

Requirements:

Education and/or Experience Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualization, or Computer Animation required or equivalent work experience.
Skills:
Demonstrated expertise in the following: animation, rigging, sketching and/or drawing skills.
Knowledge of Unix and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs.
Demonstrated artistic ability with a strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
Ability to work collaboratively