As a Animator at DNEG, you will create believable, emotionally engaging, and physically accurate animation for high-end VFX feature films. Working closely with the Head of Animation, Animation Supervisors, and fellow Animators, you’ll bring creatures, digi-doubles, and characters to life with stunning realism and artistry.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality performances while also supporting Leads and Supervisors, mentoring less experienced artists, and helping maintain the creative and technical standards that define DNEG’s world-class animation work.
This position requires both creative excellence and a technical understanding of the production pipeline, with the ability to adapt, collaborate, and find solutions under tight deadlines.
Produce exceptional, high-end VFX animation, including hero creatures, digi-doubles, and complex performance work.
Work closely with Supervisors and Leads to maintain consistency of performance, style, and motion across sequences.
Provide constructive feedback and mentorship to junior and mid-level animators.
Identify and troubleshoot technical or creative issues within assigned shots.
Collaborate with the rigging, layout, and creature departments to optimize workflow and improve animation quality.
Contribute to the refinement of tools, processes, and methodologies within the animation pipeline.
Work efficiently to meet production deadlines, maintaining high-quality output under schedule constraints.
5+ years of professional CG animation experience in high-end live action VFX feature films.
Proven ability to animate realistic and physically grounded performances for creatures, digi-doubles, and characters.
Thorough knowledge of Autodesk Maya.
Strong understanding of 3D form, weight, anatomy, timing, and performance.
Ability to solve visual and analytical problems in 3D space and interpret complex layouts.
Experience mentoring or supporting junior artists.
Demonstrated ability to anticipate and resolve potential technical or creative issues.
Showreel showcasing a variety of hero-level, detailed animation work across multiple shot types (e.g., flying, bipedal, creature, vehicle, and motion capture-based performances).
Deep understanding of the principles of animation.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Collaborative and adaptable with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating lifelike performances.
Open, approachable, and committed to supporting a positive team culture.
DNEG is a multi-award-winning, world-leading visual effects studio, producing cutting-edge VFX for feature films and episodic content. With facilities in London, Mumbai, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Montréal, and beyond, DNEG is recognized for its innovation, artistry, and global talent.
