Job ID 10160635 Location Sydney, Australia Business Industrial Light & Magic Date posted Oct. 19, 2026

Senior Animators are responsible for designing and creating the motion of computer graphics characters within a shot while overseeing the animation of a sequence of shots on a specific production.

What will you be doing?

- Lead creation of outstanding animation for graphics creatures and objects within a shot, using various animation software programs.
- Understand and execute direction from Lead Animator or Animation Supervisor.
- May supervise the work of entry, mid and mid-high level animators at the discretion of the Animation Supervisor.
- Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
- Expected to train and mentor new Animators as well as provide technical assistance to the show supervisors before and during the production.
- Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.
- Responsible for performing other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.
- Occasionally may be required to perform hands‑on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team

To be a contributing member of this team, you will have a mix of these skills:

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional animation and four years of experience, or at least six years of experience working in computer animation with three years or more working on feature or VFX films.




- Completion of a minimum of two years as a Mid-Level Animator in conjunction with recommendations for advancement by the Animation Supervisors and the Department Manager.
- Expert understanding of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.
- Excellent organization and communications skills
- Understanding of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs.
- Understanding of chaining and constraint techniques.
- Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.

This position is with Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, which is part of a business segment we call Industrial Light & Magic. Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

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