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Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts. We’re currently seeking a Senior Level Cleanup Animator to help our team on their next adventure. The ideal candidate enjoys putting their skills and knowledge to use in a variety of styles. Your broader experience in cinematics, gaming and video production pipeline will help you work collaboratively with designers, concept artists, technical artists, and animators to create an immersive and epic experience.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with the Lead Animator, internal team and clients to clean-up motion capture data to a high standard
Improve rough animation into final production-ready while preserving and accenting the actor’s intent, timing, and performance
Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship to lower seniority clean-up artists
Ensure shots meet studio quality standards and production deadlines
Closely follow established pipelines, naming conventions, and file-management practices
Maintain continuity of animation quality throughout the tasks and project
Coordinate with producers and supervisors to achieve project goals
Requirements:
5+ years of experience as an animator in a studio production pipeline
Previous experience on large-scale productions or long-form projects
Experience in supervising or leading clean-up teams
Strong understanding of animation principles
Experience animating humanoid characters and creatures
Strong experience with cleaning motion capture data
Creative problem solving for animation related tasks
Strong communication skills, a team player, and a positive attitude
Able to provide objective feedback and take direction well
Excellent English skills are a must – Spoken and written
Proficiency in industry standard software – Maya, Motion Builder
Nice to have:
Experience working on a AAA game title or high end film production
Previous experience on large-scale productions or long-form projects
Familiarity of various animation scripts, rigging, motion capture systems
Familiarity with communication tools such as Slack, JIRA, and Confluence
What we offer:
Permanently remote position
An opportunity to experience different pipelines and styles and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects
Be part of an international group with offices worldwide
Career growth and development
Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment
Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities