Freefolk is Hiring: Mid/Senior Character Animator

🎬 Freefolk is Hiring: Mid/Senior Character Animator – London (Hybrid/Freelance)

In the fast-paced, highly competitive landscape of high-end visual effects and post-production, the difference between a good shot and an unforgettable cinematic moment lies entirely in the character’s movement.

At Freefolk, an Emmy-winning post-production and visual effects studio celebrating over two decades of creative excellence, we believe that brilliant animation requires both technical mastery and profound artistic soul.

As we expand our dynamic animation pipeline, we are actively looking for a talented, passionate Mid/Senior Character Animator to join our elite creative family. Whether you choose to collaborate from our brand-new, state-of-the-art studio in East London using our flexible hybrid model or prefer to work remotely from across Europe, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge commercial, film, and episodic projects that push the absolute boundaries of digital performance.

🌟 About Freefolk

Celebrating 22 years in the industry, Freefolk is a tight-knit team of creative artists, technicians, producers, and problem-solvers. We work across advertising, film, TV, and music, providing a full-service post-production and VFX offering, including:

• High-end colour grading
• 2D & 3D visual effects
• Shoot supervision
• Animation, design, and direction
• Concept development

We pride ourselves not only on delivering outstanding work but also on being a great place to work.

🎨 Role Overview

As a Mid/Senior Character Animator, you will:

• Animate realistic and stylized characters and creatures for VFX and CG projects
• Ensure work meets high-quality standards and deadlines
• Prioritize tasks, assign work to team members, and coordinate with other leads

Job Summary : Mid/Senior Character Animator

Key Responsibilities

• Character & Creature Animation: Animate highly realistic and stylized characters, animals, and fantastical creatures for top-tier VFX and fully CG commercial or cinematic projects.
• Quality & Deadline Management: Ensure all animation work meets Freefolk’s exacting standards of excellence while delivering efficiently within production schedules.
• Pipeline Coordination: Prioritize tasks effectively, coordinate closely with lead artists, and occasionally support task allocation for team members.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Partner with rigging, modeling, lighting, and FX departments to ensure smooth data handoffs and optimized asset behavior.
• Performance Nuance: Study reference material meticulously to inject authentic physical weight, secondary motion, and character intent into every frame.

💼 Requirements

• Previous experience animating for advertising, feature films, or animation production, ideally with realistic creatures or characters
• Strong proficiency in Maya and the Arnold Renderer
• Minimum 3 years of professional animation experience
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Strong artistic sense of composition, light, color, and detail
• Solid understanding of animation production pipelines

🌴 Why Join Freefolk?

• Hybrid working options
• Drinks on Thursdays & employee birthday celebrations
• Summer sports days and pub quizzes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Breakfast, snacks, and a fun, supportive office environment

📩 How to Apply

If you are a talented animator ready to bring extraordinary characters and creatures to life on the global stage, we want to hear from you!

Send your CV and a direct link to your professional showreel or website to:

1. 📧 Email: jobs.ldn@freefolk.com
2. 🏷️ Subject Line
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4. ement: Please include
5. “Animator”
6. in the email subject line.

Join Freefolk today, and let’s craft cinematic magic together!