Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Company 3
Job overview
The Animator, Sr Lead (Temporary) at Company 3 leads animation projects within the VFX department, ensuring high-quality creative and technical results for visual effects.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading animation sequences, collaborating with VFX supervisors and producers, providing creative solutions, maintaining traditional animation qualities in digital formats, animating mechanical objects, and effective storytelling through camera work.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers an hourly salary range of $64.62 to $96.92, with benefits for eligible part-time and full-time US employees including health, retirement, insurance, and paid time off; project hires receive select benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience in commercial or feature film animation, strong knowledge of animation theory, camera animation, physics, mechanical and organic motions, proficiency with Maya, keyframe animation skills, and basic rigging knowledge.
Work environment and culture
Company 3 values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a culture where employees feel empowered and safe to be their authentic selves.
Company information
Company 3 provides a wide range of creative services including design, pre-vis, 3D animation, compositing, color grading, post-production, and live-action production for content creators.
Job location and travel
The job is located onsite in Santa Monica, CA.
Application process
Applicants can apply through Company 3's Career Page with an application deadline around October 16, 2025; only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unique job features
The role is distinguished by its focus on high-level animation of mechanical objects and products in a fast-paced environment, combining traditional animation qualities with digital techniques.
Company overview
Company 3 is a comprehensive post-production facility headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializing in features, commercials, episodic content, and music videos. Founded in 1997 by colorists Stefan Sonnenfeld and Mike Pethel, the company is renowned for its creative color artistry and visual effects. Acquired by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group in 2010, Company 3 has expanded its services globally, including locations in Los Angeles, New York, and London. The company generates revenue through its extensive post-production services, including color grading, visual effects, and animation, catering to high-profile clients in the entertainment industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight leadership in animation projects, especially within VFX, emphasizing your ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines and collaborate with supervisors and producers.
Focus on showcasing proficiency in Maya, keyframe animation, and knowledge of mechanical and organic motion, along with your creative eye for product framing and storytelling through camera animation.
Apply through multiple platforms including Company 3's official career page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure to this temporary Sr Lead Animator role.
Connect with VFX department members or animation leads at Company 3 on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent projects they've worked on or asking about their experience with fast-paced animation workflows.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'VFX supervisor collaboration,' 'Maya proficiency,' 'keyframe animation,' 'mechanical motion,' and 'creative storytelling' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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