Junior Animator (Feature Animation)
DIGIC Pictures has been making 3D animated films for more than twenty years. We have won numerous prestigious awards and created short films for world-renowned brands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.
Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.
Candidates should be comfortable with owning a character performance across a sequence and utilizing a variety of techniques to push and develop both the character and animation style while ensuring performances remain grounded, believable, and true to character.
Junior Animator (Keyframe) - please note that this is not a first time or graduate animator opportunity role sadly.
Reports to: Head of Animation
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals.
Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Execute assigned animation or technical tasks with precision and on time
- Solve problems independently and present creative/technical solutions
- Understand and follow the production pipeline from input to output
- Actively communicate any questions or blockers using our internal production tool and directly with your team
- Test new tools and workflows, and suggest improvements
- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, presentations
- Collaborate with other departments to help ensure successful project delivery
Essential skills
Professional qualifications:
- Minimum 2+ years of production experience
- Good understanding of animation principles
- Confident use of Maya or other professional animation software
- Confident use of RV for animation review
- Good artistic skills in character animation
- Knowledge of film pipelines and asset production workflows
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
- A reel that showcases your Keyframe animation ability
- Previous long-form and episodic animation experience will be advantageous
- This is not a first time or graduate animator opportunity role sadly
Soft skills:
- Independent, efficient work style
- Precision, reliability, and commitment to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to mentor and support others
- Proactive attitude and a continuous drive to improve
- Creativity and strong attention to detail
Desirable skills
It's a plus if you have:
- Previous freelance experience in an international environment
What we offer
What we offer:
- The chance to work on a high-profile NETFLIX project - Magic: The Gathering
- An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions
- A full-time employment opportunity in Hungary OR a freelance contract within ±2 hours of CET time zone
- A supportive, open-minded team and long-term career opportunities
Further information
If you’re ready not just to contribute but to shape the world of motion and character animation — apply now and be a part of the magic at DIGIC!
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietor/entrepreneur or as a self-employed professional!