Framestore
is hiring
Mid/Senior Animator - Short Term
We are seeking skilled Mid and Senior Animators for short-term roles from mid January - 1 May 2026. Please note that visa sponsorship cannot be provided due to the immediate and temporary nature of these positions. We are open to remote candidates located anywhere in Australia or NZ.
What you’ll do
As an Animator, you will collaborate closely with our Animation Leads and Supervisors to deliver high-quality keyframe animation. Your work will focus on creating compelling, story-driven, and action-packed moments that align with the show's style and pacing.
- Animate primary and secondary characters and elements.
- Meet production schedules and deadlines.
- Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required.
- Work efficiently both independently and as part of a collaborative team to complete assigned shots.
At Framestore, we highly value creative collaboration and are looking for individuals who share this commitment.
Job requirements
- Proven experience in creature and character animation.
- Previous experience in a similar role within the industry.
- Thorough knowledge of Maya.
- A strong understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form.
- Familiarity with typical rigging setups and animation pipelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Reliability and good timekeeping skills.
- Ability to embrace direction and adapt to changes.
You might also have
- A knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting.
- A traditional animation and/or art background.
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life-drawing skills.
Goes from mid-January to May 1, 2026. They are open to remote candidates located anywhere in Australia or NZ
We create our work by getting to know what you are aspiring to do with the images we are creating with you, by getting to know your business and its strategy, and by striving to always deliver images that delight and not only hit your brief but often exceed your expectations – those are the milestones we measure ourselves by.
With more than 600 colleagues our team and skills range from computer science graduates, through to world class producers, CG artists who innovate in both production methodology as well as imagery, software developers and creators who have deep insight to how to apply often complex technology solutions to the creative process.
We work with partner clients each year in most parts of the world, with colleagues often on location in over a dozen countries in any one year.
We continue to be pleased to see our work recognised both for the success that they help create for our clients (in box office or product sales) but also for artistic and strategic achievement – all three elements which we strive to achieve each time we work with you.
Our clients include most leading advertising agencies, Hollywood studios, and major brands such as Nokia, Coca Cola, Nestlé, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Pepsi, Volkswagen and Cadbury.
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