Senior Animator

Job Description

As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects. This role is for a short term contract.

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
• Minimum of five (5) years of live action production experience
• 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.
• 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
• Experience working with mocap
• Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience (preferred)
• Previs experience a plus (preferred)

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.

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 Hyderabad, or those willing to relocate.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-veko30-216-73-216-42-42 in your application.