Animator - Feature (All Levels) - ILM London

Job Posting Title:
Animator - Feature (All Levels) - ILM London

Req ID:
10149584

Job Description:

Position Summary

Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) London is looking for talented Feature Animators (All Levels) to join our team and help us push the boundaries of storytelling. If you have a passion for bringing high-quality characters, creatures, and objects to life on the big screen, we want to hear from you.

At ILM, you'll be at the intersection of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology, working on some of the most memorable feature animation projects in the industry.

Start dates ranging from Autumn 2026 through to Spring 2027 for various contract durations

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What You'll Do:

- Animate believable characters of the highest quality for feature film shots using a variety of animation software, primarily Maya
- Take ownership of your shots, ensuring successful and timely completion.
- Shoot reference for performance choices to help drive the direction of your shots
- Collaborate within a team, providing and receiving feedback during regular dailies to find the best aesthetic solutions.
- Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while consistently meeting production deadlines.
- Mid and Senior level artists will mentor entry-level Animators, helping them elevate their work and skills.

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What We're Looking For:

- We are seeking animators who are masters of their craft, possessing deep knowledge of performance and movement.
- Proven experience in traditional or computer animation with demonstrable work on feature animated films/series, or visual effects character focused projects
- Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design.
- Exceptional animation skills, evidenced by a strong portfolio or demo reel.
- A solid understanding of the CG production pipeline and processes.
- Proficiency and solid experience in software Maya
- Excellent organisational and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative production environment.

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

This role is Hybrid, which means the employee will be required to work a minimum of 2 days on-site per week at a Company designated location, and occasionally from home

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Job Posting Segment:
ILM London

Job Posting Primary Business:
ILM London

Primary Job Posting Category:
Animation - Studios

Employment Type:
Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United Kingdom

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:
2026-04-27