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INDUSTRY: Animation & VFX / Television / Film
OCCUPATION: Art / Animation / Graphic Design
(INACTIVE - 8/6/2010 )

After Effects Artist

Walt Disney Animation Studios
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Burbank, California - United States

Project:  Walt Disney Animation Studios
Job Duties(s): Animatics , Editing, Motion Graphics
Software Utilized: Avid, Photoshop, After Effects
Genre(s): Animation (2D), Animation (3D)
Bonus Eligibility: No
Relocation: No
Required Spoken Language(s): English
Required Work Auth.: United States
Start Date: Immediately
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Disney Animation will be at SIGGRAPH 2010 in Los Angeles! See our other listings for more information!

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Walt Disney Animation Studios is seeking a talented After Effects Artist who will work within our Editorial department to create and cut animatics from digital or hand-drawn story sketches issued from our Story department, for our upcoming CG feature film.

This is an immediate opening at our Burbank, CA studio

The ideal candidate should be equal parts creative and technical, possess an expert visual aesthetic, and be well-versed in movie pacing and cinematic storytelling.
REQUIREMENTS:

- Edit and translate storyboards into visually compelling animatics in a fast-paced environment

- Adhere to the deadlines set by production management

- Must be open to taking direction and able to embrace change

- Works under the lead editor' supervision and Proactively approach him for feedback to ensure animatic is consistent in style and mood depending on sequence and story needs
DESIRED SKILLS AND PLUSES:
- Must be familiar with operating an AVID HD Nitris based editing system (importing and exporting files)

- Must be well-versed in all aspects of After Effects including 3d rendering, motion graphics, and camera set-up

- Expert experience in the latest After Effects and Photoshop software


- Ability to take direction from the lead editor and implement changes based on input

- Superior understanding of the principles of visual storytelling and film

- Working knowledge of techniques and terminology associated with animation, filmmaking, and visual effects

- Member of the editors guild (700)