Animator - ILM
The Animator creates high quality motion of computer graphics creatures and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.
* Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
* Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
* Maintains or exceeds a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
* Expected to mentor entry level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots.
* Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
Requirements
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation and 3 years experience, or at least 5 years of experience working in cel, stopmotion or computer animation.
* 2+ years as an entry level Animator in conjunction with recommendations for advancement by the Animation Supervisors and Department Manager.
* Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design.
* Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision.
* Knowledge of Unix and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs.
* Good organization and communication skills.
To apply visit the ILM/Lucasfilm Website.
October 22nd, 2008 at 8:27 pm
To Whom it May Concern:
Can you tell me if you have a program for young and upcoming artist programs. My son is very good at art and I am sure that you hear this from lots of parents. I think he has lots to offer and working as an inter would be good for him during the summer months.
Sincerely,
Rosie Brisson
October 23rd, 2008 at 11:14 am
Rose, please check out the Lucasfilm site for more information. Listed there you’ll find Internship opportunties as well as:
JEDI Academy
The JEDI Academy is a targeted internship program that Lucasfilm runs for 12-16 weeks — across the academic summer break — at the Letterman Digital Arts Center in San Francisco. We’re looking for Junior Undergraduates, Masters, and PhD students with Computer Science, Engineering, or applicable CG Art Training to work in a variety of technical and production positions in Game Programming/Engineering, R&D Engineering, Software Engineering, Series Animation, Information Technology/Systems, Web Development, Marketing, Licensing and Production.
Applications are accepted during the month of February and final decisions on incoming interns are made by the end of March. To browse available JEDI Academy positions, select “Internships” in the pull-down menu under Job Category.
JuMP
JuMP (Jedi Masters Program) is a training initiative at Lucasfilm Animation Singapore headed by Tad Leckman, a former ILM employee and most recently the Professor and Chair of Visual Effects at Savannah College of Art and Design. JuMP is a series of master classes combined with production work and is open to talented young computer graphic artists from Asia.
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