Eyeline is hiring: Creature Animator in Los Angeles

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.

As a Creature Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live‑action visual effects.

Key Responsibilities

Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation

Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically

Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met

Qualifications

Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience

Minimum of four (4) years of live action production experience (preferred)

Knowledge of Maya (required), Nuke, 3Ds Max (a plus)

Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model

Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc.

Previs experience a plus

A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project

Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance

Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable

Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required

About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time‑honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars – VFX, Studios, and Labs – form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.

At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.

Netflix Investment – Eyeline. With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long‑standing and new clients worldwide.

Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

We will only consider applicants based in Los Angeles, or those willing to relocate.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Los Angeles, California. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.

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In Summary: As a Creature Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live‑action visual effects . We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft . Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing and posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model .

En Español: Eyeline es un equipo global de tomadores de riesgos, innovadores y perfeccionistas que logran visiones creativas y se divierten haciéndolo. Conozca más. Como animador de criaturas, usted será responsable de generar animación de personaje, criatura y/o objeto de alta calidad para efectos visuales en acción real. Responsabilidades clave Trabajar bajo la dirección de los Supervisores de Animación y Animation Leads para crear animaciones de Alta Calidad Trabaja con otros animadores y supervisores para identificar y resolver problemas, tanto técnicamente como artísticamente Enlazarse con otros miembros del equipo de producción para garantizar que se cumplan las fechas límite Qualifications Degree and/or Diploma in Animation o campo relacionado (preferido) O experiencia equivalente Mínimo de cuatro (4) años de experiencia en producción de live action (preferable). Al mezclar el reconocido arte cinematográfico con tecnologías innovadoras, desbloqueamos visiones audaces y cinemáticas a gran escala. Nuestros tres pilares VFX, Estudios y Laboratorios forman la columna vertebral creativa de Eyeline, guiando cómo pensamos, trabajamos y aparecemos en cada marco. En Eyaline, creemos que la tecnología sirve al arte y nuestra gente es el alma detrás de todo lo que hacemos, profundizando las conexiones creativas, en lugar de reemplazarlas. Construimos mundos con una artesanía excepcional y precisión, trabajando mano a mano con nuestros socios creativos desde el concepto hasta los píxeles. Cuando solicite un puesto con nosotros, recibirá una consideración basada únicamente en sus calificaciones. Sólo consideraremos a los solicitantes basados en Los Ángeles o aquellos dispuestos a mudarse. Podemos utilizar herramientas de inteligencia artificial (IA) para apoyar partes del proceso de contratación, como revisar las aplicaciones, analizar currículos o evaluar respuestas. Estas herramienta ayudan a nuestro equipo de reclutamiento pero no reemplazan el juicio humano. Las decisiones finales de contratar son tomadas por humanos. Si desea obtener más información sobre cómo se procesan sus datos, póngase en contacto con nosotros. Este rango de salarios es específico para candidatos que solicitan nuestra posición en Los Angeles, California. Para determinar su salario básico, consideramos sus cualificaciones, habilidades y experiencia.