[jprescott]

Job Description: Looking for Animators for Warner Bros.-produced CG shorts on the Warner Bros. lot. The Animator must have production experience in Feature, Commercials or Games animating characters ranging from toon to semi to real human motion. Must possess strong storytelling and animation skills and have an ‘understanding’ of various rigging approaches and setups. Interact with the Director to achieve the style of animation for this project. We are looking for animators at all levels, from juniors to leads.

The Animation Lead works with the Director developing the style of animation for the project, supervising, inspiring and guiding their crew towards the expected performance. As well as guiding the TDs and riggers, the Animation Supervisor will also be expected to work on shots and be able to address technical solutions directly themselves.

Requirements: Proficiency in character animation in 3D CG applications, Max, Maya, Houdini, XSI etc. Use of XSI a bonus. A reel of various facial and full body human motion work on Feature, Commercial or Games. BFA, MFA or strong artistic skills and background with some fine arts or diverse portfolio, traditional animation or extensive portfolio of strong character animation. For the Supervisor experience, 3+ years, with multiple roles previously as an animation lead/supervisor.

Duration: 3 months

Starting Date: 8/18/08

Company: Warner Bros. and Main Street Pictures

Website: http://www.warnerbros.com

Location: Warner Bros. Burbank, CA, USA

Contact: Send Resumes, Credits and port/reel links to drew.tolman@mainstreetpictures.com. Please include position applying for in subject line. Any questions, call Drew Tolman, Prod Mgr at 818-954-5107 or Graham Clark, CG Supervisor at mail aht grahamdclark.com

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