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

Follows the established style of performance for the project and mentors as necessary.
Collaborates with the Lead and/or Animation Director to create and determine unique traits for characters and or objects to be animated.
Mentors and trains the artist to consistently strive towards excellence as necessary.
Seeks creative options to maximize re-use when applicable.
Provides feedback and support to the team as necessary.
Provides mentoring and training as necessary.
Delivers assignments per project schedules and set quotas.
Ensures balance, composition and timing requirements are implemented in a way that supports story and character performance.
Creatively enhances material in order to achieve set standards of performance and complexity.
Interpret and implement notes and feedback from Director (s), Supervisor or Leads in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
Adheres to digital file management protocols.
Aligns and engages with the values of NeXtFrames: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity and collaboration.
Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members and clients.

Qualifications and Skills

Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
3-5+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
Background in classical animation.
Demonstrated knowledge of principles of animation.
In-depth knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition.
Strong abilities to use acting skills that in turn can articulate ideas and traits of characters.
High level of proficiency animating cut-out with Harmony.
In-depth knowledge of software. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base and keep abreast of latest hardware and software.
In-depth aesthetic skills including staging and timing.
Ability to communicate and/or demonstrate ideas clearly and concisely both verbally and visually.
Practices attentive and active listening. Shares information, methodologies and ideas with others. Incorporates feedback and direction received from the Director/Supervisor.
Ability to mentor. Open to and encourages feedback and new initiatives. Shares information and techniques with team members.
Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Self-motivated and pro-active. Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.
Efficient and detail oriented. Ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively
Ability to fulfill performance expectations with minimal iterations and deliver work on time per production quota requirements.

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