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Digic Pictures

Senior Animator

Digic Pictures

Budapest, Hungary

AnimationFULL_TIME

Senior Keyframe Animator

Join DIGIC Animation as a Senior Keyframe Character Animator!

DIGIC Pictures, a world-renowned animation studio creating high-impact trailers and cinematics for games, films, and commercials, is looking for a Senior Animator to join our creative team on a Netflix series based on the world of Magic: The Gathering.

This is a keyframe animation role with a focus on delivering nuanced character driven performances and dynamic choreographed stylised set pieces.

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.

Hiring: Employees in Hungary or freelancers in EMEA within a 2-hour time zone from Budapest.

Responsibilities

  • 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 leads
  • Mentor junior colleagues and provide them with professional guidance
  • Test new tools and workflows, and suggest improvements
  • Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, presentations, and training
  • Collaborate with other departments to help ensure successful project delivery

Essential skills

Professional qualifications:

  • Minimum 5–6 years of production experience
  • Deep understanding of animation principles
  • Confident use of Maya or other professional animation software
  • Confident use of RV for animation review
  • Strong artistic skills in character animation
  • Solid knowledge of film pipelines and asset production workflows
  • Intermediate or higher English proficiency

Soft skills:

  • Independent, efficient work
  • 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:

  • Experience in technical knowledge sharing or training
  • Previous freelance experience in an international environment

What we offer

  • The chance to work on a high-profile Netflix project
  • An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions
  • A full-time employment opportunity in Hungary OR a freelance contract within a European 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!

CompanyDigic Pictures
DepartmentAnimation
Latest UpdateJul 25, 2025

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