Motion Graphics Artist

Description

Motion Graphics Artist
Production

Pixar Animation Studios is an Academy Award®-winning computer animation studio with the technical, creative and production capabilities to develop computer-animated feature and short films with memorable characters and heartwarming stories that appeal to audiences of all ages.

Pixar has created seven of the most successful and beloved animated films of all time: Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Toy Story 2, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Cars. The studio has won 20 Academy Awards® and its seven films have grossed more than $3.4 billion at the worldwide box office to date. The Northern California studio's next film release is Ratatouille (June 29, 2007).

Position Summary:

Motion Graphics Artist to create & animate graphic designs for feature film. Work with Production Designer & Graphic Designer to develop timing and looks for animated graphics.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create animated graphics for use in feature film
• Work with Production Designer and Graphic Designer to flesh out ideas for motion graphics
• Proven ability to take detailed direction well
• Continually enhance expertise by staying abreast of new developments within After Effects
• Demonstrate artistic versatility by generating a variety of ideas and concepts for each assignment
• Interface with Director and Editorial for delivery of animated graphics and assist in timing adjustments to animations
• Help develop pipeline for extensive use of After Effects in production
• Effectively manage digital assets and deliveries for the animations
• Produce film final versions of projects

Please submit a DVD or VHS demo reel showing previous animated graphics experience. A flatwork sample portfolio demonstrating graphics work may also be submitted, BUT only in addition to your demo reel.

How to Apply for this Position:

After applying online, please also submit your cover letter, a hard copy of your current resume, a signed submission release form (downloadable PDF from our website*), demo reel (DVD preferred, VHS okay), and reel breakdown/shot list to:

Pixar Animation Studios
Attn: Recruiting
1200 Park Avenue
Emeryville, CA 94608

Please note: we do not return materials, so don't send originals.

*You will need to exit this application system after you input your information and resume, and return to the Pixar Jobs page to access and print the Submission Release PDF form referenced above.

Pixar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.