VFX Animator

Industrial Light & Magic

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Job Position(s): VFX Animator
Project Type: Various Projects
Job Date: Full Time
Compensation: Paid - Salary
Union Status: Non-Union

 

Location: Greater London

Animator
-VFX (All Levels) – ILM London

Start dates ranging from August 2026 through to December 2026 for various contract durations.

What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific film or episodic project.
  • Participate as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis.
  • Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work.

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in traditional animation or computer animation.
  • Demonstrable experience working in cel, stop‑motion or computer animation with experience working on feature films.
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator, as evidenced by portfolio, demo reel and references.
  • Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; experienced knowledge of Maya as well as other supporting software programs.
  • Knowledge of constraint techniques, and the basics of rigging.
  • Knowledge of both the CG production pipeline and the other production processes at ILM.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.

Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 2 days on‑site per week at a company‑designated location, with occasional work from home.

Application Requirements

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work, together with a current resume.

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