With over 20 years of in-house Talent Acquisition experience, our team partners with VFX, Animation, Virtual Production and Games Studios to offer a flexible range of Talent Acquisition solutions to suit studios from start-ups through to global industry leaders.
DAX Partners with VFX vendors across Feature Film, Episodic TV, Short Form and Client / Production side projects.
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DAX will not submit your details to any client without your prior consent.
Location: Remote / Hybrid / Onsite
Responsibilities:
- Animate complex VFX elements including rigid bodies, creatures, vehicles, explosions, and motion graphics where needed.
- Collaborate with VFX Supervisors, CG Artists, and Compositors to ensure integration with live-action and 3D scenes.
- Deliver high-quality animation that matches the creative direction, storyboards, or previs.
- Meet project deadlines and respond to feedback efficiently.
- Work within established pipelines using the studio’s asset and review systems.
- Maintain clear file naming, versioning, and documentation for handoff.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in visual effects animation for film, TV, or commercials.
- Proficiency in animation tools such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, or Cinema 4D.
- Understanding of timing, weight, and realism in physical animation.
- Familiarity with integrating animation into compositing pipelines (e.g., via Alembic, FBX, or layered EXRs).
- Strong communication and ability to work independently.
- A professional portfolio or reel showcasing recent VFX animation work.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience with Unreal Engine or real-time pipelines.
- Basic rigging or scripting knowledge (Python/MEL).
- Previous remote workflow experience with Slack, ShotGrid, Frame.io, etc.
