Animator at LexTorah

Job Description

• Producing animation involves a number of stages including generating ideas, building models and rigging lighting.
• Computer animation uses software known as CGI (computer-generated imagery).

Tasks typically involve:

• Liaising with clients and developing animation from their concepts;
• Creating storyboards that depict the script and narrative;
• Drawing in 2D to create sketches, artwork or illustrations;
• Designing models, backgrounds, sets, characters, objects and the animation environment;
• Using a range of materials, including modelling clay, plaster, oil paints, watercolours and acrylics;
• Developing the timing and pace of the movements of a character or object during the sequence of images and ensuring they follow the soundtrack and audio requirements;
• Using technical software packages, such as Flash, 3ds Max, Maya, LightWave, Softimage and Cinema 4D;
• Building up accurate, detailed frame-by-frame visuals;
• Recording dialogue and working with editors to composite the various layers of animation (backgrounds, special effects, characters and graphics) in order to produce the finished piece;
• Working to production deadlines and meeting clients' commercial requirements;
• Working as part of a broader production team, which might include liaising with printers, copywriters, photographers, designers, account executives, website designers or marketing specialists;
• Dealing with diverse business cultures, delivering presentations and finding funding.

Qualifications and Training Required

• A Degree in a relevant subject such as Film, Television, Photography, Illustration, 3D/graphic Design or Computer/Computer-aided Engineering