Job Posting Title:

Animator

Req ID:

10139030

Job Description:

About the Role & Team

Animators, grab your reels and prepare to do the best work of your life and join us in making timeless, inspiring films!  

Be part of the longest running animation team in history. Work alongside legends. Use your animation powers for good and touch the hearts and inspire generations of audiences around the globe.

We want versatile CG Character Animators who show outstanding understanding of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue. If you're funny too, that's a plus. We want artists who will bring a distinctive point of view to every shot and bring characters to life with timing, truth, and a touch of surprise. Learn more about our filmmaking process here.

All positions are based in our Burbank, California studios starting in April 2026.

What You Will Do

Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vibrant and compelling character acting and movement, reinforcing and pushing on the established style of the filmDevelop a solid understanding of vital digital tools (such as Presto) to create quality animation for feature films and other related projectsReceive assigned shots in sequence review with the Directors providing general guidancePlan shots with an understanding of story/character contextBlock animation using audio dialog trackClearly show performance ideas and shot blocking in Director review (animation dailies)Closely collaborate with and take direction from Directors and Animation Supervisors, regularly communicating progress, issues, and solutions with leadership and collaboratorsImplement changes and completely finish shots in accordance with production scheduleAdapt to different stages within a production (development, production, etc)Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes, and shifting requirements, supportively and thoughtfully collaborating with others

What We’re Looking For

The ability to instill appeal into character mechanics, posing, and motion appropriate to the character and style of filmThe ability to design contrast, texture, and rhythm into your timing and spacingThe ability to uniquely art direct and exaggerate shapes, poses, emotions, and ideas that best suit the character, scene, and overall filmThe ability to instill inventive choices into your performances that feel sincere and believable; choices that always feel specific and true to what a character is feeling and makes them feel like they’re living and thinking. Your acting should engage and surprise the audience and elevate the entertainment value of the scene and filmThe ability to adapt and contribute new approaches, thoughtful solutions, and risk failure responsibly

Requirements

A reel that is no longer than 2 minutes in length of character animation that illustrates visual storytelling, believable expressions, emotional states, personality, appeal, entertainment, clear timing, weight, physics, balance, and stagingProficiency in Presto, Maya or equivalent software required

Preferred Qualifications

Background in traditional hand-drawn, computer, or stop-motion animation a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceThe pay rate for this role in Burbank, California is $60.69 to $71.68 per hour, which follows the pay scale agreed upon in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits

Job Posting Segment:

WDAS Bur Prod

Job Posting Primary Business:

WDAS Bur Prod

Primary Job Posting Category:

Production

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Burbank, CA, USA

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2025-12-19