Job Details
Here are the key details for the Senior Animator role at Omnicom Production:
| Detail | Specification |
| Role Title | Senior Animator |
| Company | Omnicom Production (Content Production) |
| Location | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Contract Type | Full-Time (Mid-to-Senior Level) |
| Salary Range (US) | $120,000 – $150,000 USD |
| Experience Required | 5–8 years of video/motion graphics experience in a relevant firm |
| Core Responsibilities | Create 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, and VFX; integrate animation with live-action; rig characters; collaborate on storyboards. |
| Essential Software | Expert After Effects (including Boris FX Mocha and Red Giant Universe), Adobe Premiere, 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender), Illustrator, Photoshop. |
| Key Skills | Strong typography, composition, storytelling, self-starter from concept to execution. |
Omnicom Production is engineered for a data-driven world, providing scaled content solutions, industry-leading content development, production excellence, and unmatched global delivery capabilities. We design, implement, and optimize breakthrough content production models, delivering simplicity, efficiencies, and the connectivity and consistency of content that powers brand growth.
We bring ideas to life across all mediums and channels, leveraging innovative technologies including real-time 3D, virtual production, automation, and generative content. Join us to work on a diverse set of projects and clients, deepening your expertise while stretching in new creative directions.
The Role: Senior Animator
We are seeking a talented, fast, and highly collaborative Senior Animator to join our studio team. The ideal candidate is a mid to senior-level professional with the perfect blend of design and animation expertise, paired with a highly creative approach from concept to execution. This role requires the ability to quickly adapt to changes in design and direction while maintaining a high level of execution in a fast-paced environment.
- Key Responsibilities
- Create and deliver rich animations in various digital formats, including 2D/3D animation, motion graphics, and visual effects.
- Collaborate with creative leads to produce animations for client videos, both independently and integrated with live-action shots.
- Design and create characters, backgrounds, and other assets for animation.
- Rig characters and objects for animation, ensuring lifelike and appealing motion.
- Transform raw footage and narrative scripts into powerful visual stories and highly kinetic pieces for screens of all sizes.
- Perform related multimedia functions such as scratch-track audio recording, audio/video duplication, and compression as needed.
- Work independently, while also having the ability to interpret, execute, and enhance concepts and ideas from other team members.
- Develop templates and maintain asset libraries for use across multiple projects.
- Present the creative vision and business thinking behind concepts in a coherent and inspiring manner.
- Collaborate with creative stakeholders and graphic designers to generate storyboards and graphic assets, always maintaining an understanding of client-side branding and vision.
- Qualifications
- 5–8 years of professional video/motion graphics experience in a web, broadcast, or marketing firm environment.
- Expert proficiency in After Effects (including Boris FX Mocha and Red Giant Universe; BCC and Sapphire plugins are a plus).
- Strong integration experience with Adobe Premiere.
- Experience with 3D software (Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender) and relevant plugins (MoGraph, RealFlow, Trapcode).
- Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop, with the ability to transfer layers and effects seamlessly into After Effects.
- Strong typography, composition, and storytelling abilities.
- A self-starter with a proactive approach from concept development through to final execution.
- A strong desire to continually expand repertoire by learning new software and techniques.
- Experience with compositing, multi-pass renders, and/or VR workflows is a plus.
- Compensation
- US Pay Range: $120,000 – $150,000 USD (Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications)
