MGFX Artist (DNEG Animation)

Description

Position at DNEG

Job Requirements / Must Haves

We are looking for artists with a desire to push boundaries and influence the field of motion design. Ideally you would have:

• Showreel demonstrating advanced working knowledge of designing and animating 2D and 3D motion graphics.
• Highly proficient in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong design skills with a good eye for detail, scale, composition, colour and form.
• A sound knowledge of typography and photography.
• Flexible attitude with the ability to think conceptually, technically and strategically.
• Ensure compliance with company guidelines, deadlines and design standards.

Additional Skills / Nice to Have

• Previous experience working in an animation pipeline.
• Experience using traditional 2d animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony or TV Paint
• Basic knowledge of Nuke, Houdini, Maya, Blender or Zbrush.
• Drawing skills and supporting artwork such as a portfolio.
• Illustration, installation, branding, print and packaging design.
• Familiar with high-end post production pipelines and MGFX project workflows.

About You

• Competent at working independently and under direction.
• Calm under pressure and committed to meeting project deadlines.
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively with team members and clients.
• Adaptable and with a willingness to learn new skills and techniques.
• Driven to push innovative solutions – including proprietary software.
• A positive and can-do attitude.

About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

At DNEG, we fundamentally believe that embracing our differences is a vital component of our collective success. We are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment for our global teams, where everyone feels they matter and belong. We welcome and encourage applications from all, regardless of background, experience or disability. Please let us know if you need any adjustments or support during the application process, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. We look forward to meeting you!