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Animation lead

Animation lead

The Walt Disney Company

3 - 7 years

5 - 9 Lacs

Mumbai

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Training Supervisor Visual Effects Animator Linux Animation Supervisor Maya Director Animation Lead Animator

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Job Description

Animation lead Job ID 10125880 Mumbai, India Business Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Jul. 07, 2025 Job Summary:

Position Summary

We are looking for a Lead Animator who reflects the innovative spirit, creative talent and collaborative mindset that defines ILM.

A Lead Animator is responsible for supporting the Animation Supervisor in designing and creating the motion of digital characters/vehicles/props within a shot or sequences of shots on a production. They help to determine and drive the aesthetic and technical approach to the animation, overseeing a team of animators to achieve this goal in the allotted production time frame.

What You ll Do:

Responsible for leading a team in the creation of outstanding animation for digital creatures/humans, vehicles and props within a shot, using various animation software programs.

Comprehend and execute direction from the Animation Supervisor.

Oversee the work of entry, mid and senior level animators and provide day-to-day support and guidance at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor.

Participates as a team member in helping determine various aesthetic and technical solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.

Aid in the training/mentoring of new Animators

Help drive the design and execution of animation tools required to achieve the goals of a given production

Be instrumental in helping the Director and Animation Supervisor to find the behaviour and acting style of key characters, as well as working hand-in-hand with the rigging department to develop their rig and facial performance setups

Expected to perform hands-on shot work on show to set the desired look and standard to be met be the team, and potentially provide reference (video and occasionally motion capture performances), to assist the animation team in hitting these goals.

What We re Looking For

Significant proven experience in Feature Animation Projects at a Lead level and proven ability to deliver complex shots to the highest level of quality.

Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting (facial & body), film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.

Comprehensive knowledge of camera terminology/lensing and the camera s role in aiding compelling story-telling

Advanced drawing skills to help communicate desired posing/collaborative drawovers for animator feedback not essential, but very much considered a strong asset

Experience working at a senior level and proven collaboration with Animation Supervisors

Excellent organisation, honesty and communications skills

Proficiency with Linux desired.

Expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs

Knowledge of chaining and constraint techniques

About Industrial Light & Magic:

Founded in 1975 by George Lucas, ILM is the leading effects facility in the world, serving the motion picture, commercial production, and attraction industries. ILM has created visual effects for over 325 feature films and has played a key role in seven of the top 10 worldwide box-office hits of all time and has contributed to 25 of the top 50. ILM has set the standard for visual effects, creating some of the most stunning images in the history of film. At the forefront of the digital revolution, the company continues to break new ground in visual effects, VR, AR, and Immersive Cinema.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Lucasfilm Visual Effects (India) Private Limited , which is part of a business we call Industrial Light & Magic .

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