About the job
Join Our Creative Journey
With over 35 years of experience, Bardel Entertainment has been at the forefront of animation, blending tradition with innovation. Our commitment to creativity, collaboration, and cutting-edge techniques empowers our team to explore new horizons in storytelling. If you’re passionate about animation and wish to contribute to exciting projects, we invite you to be part of our dynamic environment.
Position Overview: 3D Animator
Bardel is seeking talented Animators at Senior, Intermediate, and Junior levels to join our team for an upcoming 3D Animated Featurette. We're looking for individuals who possess strong performance and acting skills, and who can collaborate effectively to shape character performances with a focus on acting and comedy.
Key Responsibilities
- Animate characters and objects in a way that breathes life into the storytelling and aligns with the project’s creative vision.
- Work closely with the Animation Supervisor and leads to enhance performance, timing, and movement.
- Transform storyboards and animatics into fully realized animations, adding depth and personality to characters.
- Maintain style and quality consistency across all assigned shots, adhering to established animation guidelines.
- Collaborate with leadership and team members to troubleshoot issues and share insights.
- Participate in dailies, rounds, and team discussions to foster creative and technical growth.
- Follow pipeline workflows and technical requirements for smooth integration into the production process.
- Balance quality with production deadlines while keeping the team informed of progress and challenges.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as an Animator or in a similar role within TV series or featurette animation.
- Solid understanding of animation principles, timing, and acting techniques.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas and feedback.
- Strong time management abilities.
Portfolio Requirements
Your portfolio should showcase:
- A diverse range of character animations that highlight performance and acting skills.
- A strong grasp of weight, timing, spacing, and appeal in animation.
- The ability to animate both cartoony and stylized characters.
- A clear understanding of storytelling through animation.