2D SENIOR ANIMATOR
Under the guidance of the Supervisor, Leads and/or Animation Director, on a 2D Animated series, cut-out or traditional animation, sometimes mixing both. The Senior Animator creates animation that supports the overall creative vision for the story. Essential condition: be a tax resident in Belgium.
Responsibilities and Duties
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Follows the established style of performance for the project and mentors as necessary.
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Collaborates with the Lead and/or Animation Director to create and determine unique traits for characters and or objects to be animated.
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Mentors and trains the artist to consistently strive towards excellence as necessary.
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Seeks creative options to maximize re-use when applicable.
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Provides feedback and support to the team as necessary.
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Provides mentoring and training as necessary.
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Delivers assignments per project schedules and set quotas.
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Ensures balance, composition and timing requirements are implemented in a way that supports story and character performance.
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Creatively enhances material in order to achieve set standards of performance and complexity.
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Interpret and implement notes and feedback from Director (s), Supervisor or Leads in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
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Adheres to digital file management protocols.
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Aligns and engages with the values of NeXtFrames: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
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Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.
Qualifications and Skills
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Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
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3-5+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
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Background in classical animation.
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Demonstrated knowledge of principles of animation.
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In-depth knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition.
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Strong abilities to use acting skills that in turn can articulate ideas and traits of characters.
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High level of proficiency animating cut-out with Harmony.
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In-depth knowledge of software. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base and keep abreast of latest hardware and software.
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In-depth aesthetic skills including staging and timing.
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Ability to communicate and/or demonstrate ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and visually.
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Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others. Incorporates feedback and direction received from the Director/Supervisor.
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Ability to mentor. Open to and encourages feedback and new initiatives. Shares information and techniques with team members.
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Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Self-motivated and pro-active. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.
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Efficient and detail oriented. Ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
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Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
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Ability to fulfill performance expectations with minimal iterations and deliver work on time per production quota requirements.