Job Description

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

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Senior Animator - Australia

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Contract position

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What we need

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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 strong understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional work within production timelines.

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What you do

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

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

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

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

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

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What you need

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

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

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

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

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Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.

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Nice Things

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Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.

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

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A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

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Working Rights

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

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We look forward to seeing your application!

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📌 Snr Animators - Australia (Victoria)
🏢 Crafty Apes
📍 Victoria