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<h3>Company Description</h3><p>DreamWorks Animation is looking for more adventurous dreamers who shoot for the moon. We tell stories about the journeys our unconventional heroes take to make dreams come true. As a growth-minded studio, we pride ourselves on being one of the worlds leading producers of high-quality, award-winning, animated films and series, reaching consumers around the globe. We push to feel more, laugh more, and build immersive new worlds.</p><p>DreamWorks creates a diverse array of original content in a variety of formats, delivering compelling stories with unique characters. We place tremendous value on the experiences our talent brings to the table from their own non-traditional paths to success. We believe in frequent communication and that transparency and trust yield the best work. We are a community of artists, technologists, innovators, and creators, who are passionate about animation and also happen to love eating lunch together. </p><p>If you are part of the fandom and believe teamwork makes the dream work, join us in #livingthedream and #doingyourdreamwork!</p><h3>Job Description</h3><p><strong>Responsibilities: </strong>“What would you say you do here?”</p><ul><li><p>Creates additional single-use animation used on promoted background characters.</p></li><li><p>Cycles to be used on background generic characters fulfilling the shows needs and must maintain a high standard of quality.</p></li><li><p>Works closely with the Crowds Supervisor and Head of Character Animation to build needed performances.</p></li><li><p>Understands the technical requirements of a crowd system and works well with the concepts of looping and transitioning animation.</p></li></ul><h3>Qualifications</h3><p><strong>Basic Qualifications: </strong>“What do I need to have in order to do this job?”</p><ul><li><p>A passion towards animation for crowds.</p></li><li><p>Submission of a demo reel that displays mastery of character mechanics and emoting character personality in CG.</p></li><li><p>Solid understanding of animation software like Maya.</p></li><li><p>Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through to be considered.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Qualifications: </strong>“What can I offer?”</p><ul><li><p>Experience working with Crowds Animation.</p></li><li><p>2+ years of professional CG experience preferred.</p></li><li><p>Character Performance experience a plus.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Fully Remote: </strong>This position has been designated as fully remote, meaning that the position is expected to contribute from a non-DreamWorks worksite, most commonly an employee’s residence.<br /> <br /> <u>Salary Range:</u> $89,752 - $110,000</p><h3>Additional Information</h3><p>As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversals policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. </p><p>If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access nbcunicareers.com as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by emailing AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.</p><p>For LA County and City Residents Only: NBCUniversal will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, or arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with relevant legal requirements, including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative For Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, where applicable.</p>

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