DreamWorks TV - Animation Artist

Location: Glendale, California, United States; hybrid work with a minimum of three office days per week

Salary: $89,752–$110,000 per year

Company

DreamWorks Animation Television produces original animated films and series for audiences worldwide as part of hirify.global.

What you will do

• Review animation deliveries from partner studios and provide clear notes aligned with the series’ creative vision and production workload.
• Attend animation, storyboard, animatic, and primary reviews to gather and address creative leadership feedback.
• Create background references and Maya set dresses for episodic shot-staging requirements.
• Review designs, scripts, breakdowns, models, characters, and props to support the CG Animation Director.
• Animate characters, create crowd simulations, and complete final compositing and scene output when assigned.
• Collaborate with lighting, compositing, editorial, and post-production teams to resolve retakes and ensure visual and technical standards.

Requirements

• Strong animation skills and a solid technical understanding of models and rigs.
• Strong knowledge of Maya, with experience in Nuke and After Effects.
• Fundamental file troubleshooting and problem-identification skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced television animation production environment with tight deadlines.
• Creative problem-solving, adaptability, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Nice to have

• At least three years of production experience in television animation, feature animation, VFX, or video games.
• Experience with asset management software, preferably Shotgun.
• Experience working with international partner studios.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with regular in-office collaboration.
• Position covered by the Animation Guild.
• Work within a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators.
• External candidates may be asked to attend an in-person interview before a hiring decision.