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Global visual effects company with studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Vancouver, Montreal, London, New York, and Australia.

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Crafty Apes is a renowned brand in the visual effects industry, offering a wide range of products and services. With a team of talented professionals, Crafty Apes has made its mark in the film and TV world. Led by CEO Craig German and founder Chris LeDoux, Crafty Apes has an impressive portfolio, including films like 12 Years A Slave, Doctor Strange, and The Greatest Showman. They have also worked on popular TV shows like Better Call Saul.  Crafty Apes is known for its exceptional VFX supervision, compositing, and directing. They have directed music videos for renowned artists such as U2 and Paramore. The brand also offers VFX production and executive producer services. The team at Crafty Apes is passionate and dedicated, constantly exploring new ways to expand their knowledge and deliver outstanding results. With offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, and other locations, Crafty Apes continues to grow and thrive in the industry. Choose Crafty Apes for top-notch visual effects and a team that is always at the forefront of innovation.

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Crafty Apes is a full-service global visual effects company operating in Canada, UK, US and now Los Angeles with a roster of award-winning artists and technical supervisors known for their creative problem-solving. We've worked on everything from major studio blockbusters to independent films and prestige television. Crafty Apes Los Angeles is a key part of our global network, focusing on delivering exceptional VFX work and also offers flexible remote working arrangements.

## Mid - Senior Animator - Los Angeles

**Position Type:** 6 month contract position

**Location:** Los Angeles Office, 127 Lomita Street, El Segundo, California, United States of America

### What you do

- Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.
- Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product.
- Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to peers to elevate the overall quality of animation.
- Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required.
- Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and play testing /dailies.

### What you need

**Mid-Level Requirements**

- 3+ years of professional experience as an Animator in top tier features and episodic projects.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid grasp of the 12 Principles of Animation, weight, timing, and appeal.
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software.
- Experience working with production pipelines (e.g., ShotGrid).

**Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to Mid-Level)**

- 5+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences.
- Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data.
- Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.

### Benefits

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- 100% remote working arrangements within Los Angeles, the choice to work where you want to!
- A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

### Application Requirements

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.

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Crafty Apes is a global visual effects company with offices in Los Angeles, Atlanta, New York, Albuquerque, Vancouver, Baton Rouge, Montreal, and London. We have over 550+ talented artists and production staff working to build and share in Crafty's success. The company celebrated its 10-year anniversary last year and was founded by three visual effects veterans, Chris LeDoux, Tim LeDoux, and Jason Sanford. 

Beginning as a VFX studio for film and TV, Crafty Apes has grown to include a talented roster of creative and production supervisors that offers AI and machine learning research, development and production, virtual production consultation and asset creation, set supervision, plate photography and scanning, concept design and direction for broadcast commercials, 3D CGI previs, environment creation and effects, and high-quality 2D compositing. 

Crafty Apes' recent blockbuster film credits include The Batman, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Menu, Where the Crawdads Sing, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, as well as critically acclaimed TV and streaming series Stranger Things, The Last of Us, Star Trek: Picard, The Orville, Barry, Westworld, The Staircase, Moon Knight, Peacemaker, The Underground Railroad, Star Trek: Discovery, Cobra Kai and many more.

Past credits include: The Conjuring 3, Dear Evan Hansen, Army of The Dead, Justice League: The Snyder Cut, Clint Eastwood's Cry Macho, Mulan, Coming 2 America, Jumanji 2, Hidden Figures, La La Land, Captain America: Civil War, Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising, Deadpool 2, Doctor Strange, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Foxcatcher, Alexander and the Horrible No-Good Very Bad Day, Into The Woods, Term Life, 12 Years a Slave, American Hustle, The Monkey King, Single Mom's Club, The Last Stand, A Madea Christmas, Madea's Witness Protection...

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Mid - Senior Animator - Los Angeles
  
6 month contract position
  
  
Who we are
  
  
Crafty Apes is a full-service global visual effects company operating in Canada, UK ,US and now Los Angeles with a roster of award-winning artists and technical supervisors known for their creative problem-solving. We’ve worked on everything from major studio blockbusters to independent films and prestige television. Crafty Apes Los Angeles is a key part of our global network, focusing on delivering exceptional VFX work and also offers flexible remote working arrangements.
  
  
What we need
  
  
We are seeking talented Mid to Senior Animators to join our team in Los Angeles. This role involves creating high-quality, expressive, and compelling animation across a variety of characters and creatures. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of animation principles, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to deliver exceptional work within production timelines.
  
  
What you do
  

- Create polished, high-fidelity keyframe animation that meets the aesthetic and technical requirements of the project.
- Collaborate closely with the Animation Director, Designers, and Technical Artists to ensure animations integrate seamlessly into the final product.
- Contribute to the development of animation pipelines, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor junior animators and provide constructive feedback to peers to elevate the overall quality of animation.
- Participate in motion capture direction, cleanup, and implementation when required.
- Iterate rapidly on animation assets based on feedback from the team and play testing /dailies.

What you need
  
Mid-Level Requirements
  

- 3+ years of professional experience as an Animator in top tier features and episodic projects.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating a solid grasp of the 12 Principles of Animation, weight, timing, and appeal.
- Proficiency in industry-standard 3D software.
- Experience working with production pipelines (e.g., ShotGrid ).

Senior-Level Requirements (in addition to Mid-Level)
  

- 5+ years of professional experience, with demonstrated ownership over significant animation features or sequences.
- Expert-level keyframe animation skills and a deep understanding of character mechanics and performance capture data.
- Proven ability to self-manage tasks, prioritise effectively, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with rigging, scripting (e.g., Python, MEL), or technical animation is highly desirable.
- Demonstrated leadership or mentorship experience within an animation team.

Nice Things
  

- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
- 100% remote working arrangements within Los Angeles, the choice to work where you want to!
- A creative, supportive, and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply
  
To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter outlining your relevant experience, and a link to your animation reel. As we understand that delays can occur in receiving final shots, please ensure that all work samples provided are as recent as possible.
  
  
Working Rights
  
Preference for 100% remote within Los Angeles, and no work restrictions We look forward to seeing your application!
  
  
Thank you for your interest in joining the Crafty Apes team. We are always looking for new talent to grow our business. Whether you are just starting out in your career or at a senior level, we invite you to explore openings across our studios.

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Mid to Senior Animator role at Crafty Apes, a visual effects company, for a 6-month contract. The position involves creating high-quality animations, collaborating with directors and artists, and mentoring junior animators. The role is remote within Los Angeles.

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