Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM

Senior Animator - Australia

Contract position

What we need

We are seeking talented Senior Animators to join our team in Australia. This role involves creating high-quality, expressive, and compelling animation across a variety of characters and creatures. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional work within production timelines.

What you do

Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.

Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product.

Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices.

Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required.

Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and playtesting/dailies.

What you need





5+ years of skilled experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences.

Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data.

Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a rapid-paced environment.

Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable.

Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.

Nice Things

Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

100% remote working arrangements within Australia, the choice to work where you want to!

A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

Working Rights

100% remote within Australia, with no restrictions on local working rights

We look forward to seeing your application!
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