Senior Animator

The Cirqus is home to talented, diverse individuals coming together to create magic with our skills, passion, and love for the art. Every effort at The Cirqus is focused on enabling teams to efficiently deliver quality, innovative, and breathtaking work. Regardless of tenure, every employee is expected to uphold standards of efficiency, responsibility, pro-activeness, and a willingness to learn and contribute. If you possess the willingness for perseverance, the hunger to constantly learn, and the pro-activeness to support your team, The Cirqus would welcome your application. We are currently seeking Senior Animators to craft high-quality animations of characters and elements that convey emotion, movement, action, and personality in alignment with the project's style. Responsibilities include: - Demonstrated experience in animating for feature films, VFX, TV series, ride films, or games. - Passion and proficiency in animating character performance and lip sync. - Maintaining high standards within the team, meeting deadlines, and mentoring entry-level animators. - Collaborating with the team, embracing feedback, and escalating technical issues when necessary. - Scripting in python and MEL is essential. - Strong understanding of animation principles, camera language, and traditional animation basics. - Proficiency in Maya, camera animation, and attention to detail. - Strong communication skills, ability to troubleshoot technical issues, and adapt to a dynamic pipeline. Requirements: - Degree in classical animation, film, or related field, or equivalent production animation experience. - Ability to script in python and MEL. - Strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, and storytelling. - Understanding of camera language, framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc. - Team player with exemplary communication skills and organizational abilities. - Extensive knowledge of Maya, attention to detail, and ability to work well under pressure. Brownie Points: - Previs experience is a plus. - Knowledge of rigging is advantageous. - Understanding of human and animal anatomy and life drawing skills.,