Senior Character Animator — Photoreal VFX for Film & Episodics

Job Title:

Mid to Senior Level Animator

Location:

Melbourne / Vancouver / Los Angeles

Job Description
Luma Pictures is seeking a skilled Mid to Senior level Animator to join our team. As an Animator, you will be responsible for bringing characters, creatures, and objects to life by key frame animation. You will work closely with Animation Supervisor to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final visual effects shots.

Prerequisites

Minimum 5+ years of experience in character / feature animation for film & episodics

Proficiency in Maya is required

Strong understanding of animation principles and creature/character performance

Experience working with motion capture and keyframe animation

Ability to work well in a team and take direction from leads and supervisors

Excellent communication and time-management skills

Skills

Animate photorealistic characters, creatures, cameras and objects that match live-action plates and blend believably within a scene

Solid understanding of body mechanics, weight, timing, and performance

Work with matchmove, rigging, and layout teams to ensure animation assets are technically sound

Must be able to produce a high volume of shots and multiple iterations quickly and accurately

Maintain shot continuity and consistent performance throughout sequences

Work with Animation Supervisor and Animation Lead to meet project deadlines and creative expectations

Nice to Have

Familiarity with FTrack, ShotGrid, or other production tracking tools

Working knowledge of rigging or scripting (Python, MEL)

Previous experience in high-end feature films, episodic content

Familiarity with Unreal Engine or real-time animation workflows

A passion for storytelling, character development, and performance-driven animation

A working knowledge of Rigging is a plus

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