Job: 3D Character Animator - Iloura

Position Required: 3D Character Animator, Animalia (AUSTRALIAN LOCALS
ONLY)

Based in Melbourne, Australia, Digital Pictures Iloura is seeking to
fill a position in their animation team. A character animator is
required to work on the animated children's series, 'Animalia'.
Originally written and illustrated by Graeme Base, the book is being
made into 40 x half hour high end CG animated episodes with Iloura
undertaking animation only on 20 of the
episodes. This is a 43 week contract with an immediate start through
until December 2007.
Iloura is supplied with rigged models and 3D Layout/Pre-visualization
which will dictate lens information, camera placement, shot timing,
rough character movement and action. Iloura is not undertaking any
modeling, vfx animation, lighting, texturing, rendering or compositing.

This is character animation only.

Required Skills:
Applicants must have at least 2 years industry experience in 3D
character animation. They will be
responsible for creating performance and motion for characters and
objects based on the Director's previz, including lip-sync, body and
facial animation. Applicants must have a demonstrated understanding of
animation principles, weight, timing and posing as well as character
acting. They must demonstrate a proficiency in working with realistic
characters including humans, birds, reptiles, quadrupeds and a variety
of other models.
Applicants must be proficient in Maya or able to efficiently translate
an equal skill set in a comparable software package to Maya.

Other skills:
Applicants must have the ability to work as part of a team, and must be
able to work to production deadlines and under pressure. Previous
involvement in episodic television production is an advantage.
Applicants should be prepared to relocate to Melbourne for an immediate
start and be committed to the full term of the project, with a finish
date of December 7th 2007.

ONLY Australian locals considered for Animalia.

If you have relevant expertise please send details including a cover
letter, resume and demo reel to:
Iloura - Animalia
Attention: Octavia Schweitzer - Production Manager
1 Claremont Place
South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
Australia
Ph: +61 (3) 9251 1833
www.iloura.com.au

Digital applications may be submitted by emailing:
octavias@iloura.com.au
Note: All reels submitted must show character (person or animal) acting
with lip-sync and include a breakdown sheet.