Mobile Arts is seeking a talented Senior Stop Motion Animator to join our team.
You will bring stories to life, manage intricate projects, and collaborate with
our creative team. Your expertise will help produce high-quality, captivating
stop-motion animations.
Responsibilities:
Developing and sculpting detailed clay characters and expressive and durable props for
stop-motion animation.
Creating visual storyboards from written scripts to plan scenes and animation sequences,
ensuring a cohesive narrative.
Designing and constructing miniature sets for scenes, ensuring proper lighting to enhance
visual storytelling and mood.
Executing stop motion animation by meticulously capturing each frame, adjusting
characters and sets incrementally to create fluid movement.
Editing and refining the animated sequences, integrating sound effects, music, and visual
effects to enhance the final product.
Working closely with writers, directors, and other team members to ensure the animation
aligns with the project’s vision and objectives.
Revising and refining animations based on feedback, making necessary adjustments to
improve the overall quality and storytelling impact.
Managing multiple animation projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting
deadlines without compromising quality or creativity.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in animation, fine arts, or a related field.
Proven experience in designing clay characters and sets, as well as shooting frame-by-
frame stop-motion animation.
Proficiency in clay modeling and set design.
Strong understanding of lighting techniques for miniature sets.
Ability to meticulously plan and execute frame-by-frame animation.
Familiarity with post-production software such as Adobe After Effects or similar tools.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
A portfolio showcasing previous stop-motion animation projects, particularly those
involving clay characters and sets.
Knowledge of digital photography and video editing is a plus.
Experience with kids’ content.