Senior Animator

OverviewJoin to apply for the Senior Animator role at DNEGWorking closely with our Head of Animation, Animation Supervisors and fellow Animators, you will be responsible for creating believable animation with convincing performances and motion. You will have the ability to complete digi-double, creature, character or rigid body animation. Delivering work to strict deadlines, you will be aware of project schedules and work hard to achieve these goals, and produce content within the framework of the DNEG pipeline.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Head of Animation, Animation Supervisors and fellow Animators to create believable animation with convincing performances and motion.Complete digi-double, creature, character or rigid body animation within the DNEG pipeline and project schedules.Deliver work to strict deadlines and manage schedules to meet goals.Must Have6+ years CG animation experience within high end live action VFX feature filmsAbility to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyse 3D formThorough knowledge of MayaProven experience troubleshooting and predicting potential problems with assigned tasks and issues coming from other departmentsAbility to support the Leads and SupervisorsExperience mentoring junior artistsProven experience pro-actively in finding creative solutions within the bounds of the shotsAbility to contribute to the pipeline and team bringing improvements and over-arching methodologies to better the departmentShowreel showcasing a variety of exceptional, highly detailed, high-end live action VFX animation work including hero creatures, hero digi-doubles and detailed high level performance showing instances of flying, bipedal, vehicle and use of motion captureNice to HaveExperience with realistic and stylised facial animationTool development using Python or MELExperience shooting Mocap material using Moven Mocap suitAbout YouWell versed in the principles of animationAbility to work well in a team environmentAn eye for detail and a desire for animationOpen, communicative and a great willingness to learn, and work in a teamWill have to have a can-do personality2 years contractThe ideal candidate must have the right to work in Australia.Workplace Flexibility & LocationWe believe great work happens through connection and collaboration that''s why we love spending time together in our beautiful Sydney office. For this role, we ask that candidates be available to work from the office at least two days per week. If you''re not currently based in Sydney, relocation will be required to be eligible. We''re excited to welcome someone who values a hybrid work environment and thrives in a collaborative, in-person setting!Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustriesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at DNEG by 2xGet notified about new Senior Animator jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-02-19