• Develop and maintain Maya and Unreal-based pipelines that enable animation, rigging, and content export workflows • Produce high quality animation in gameplay to fit the overall style and established creative direction • Proficient in animating both mechanical and humanoid assets • Ability to take direction from the Art Director in order to maintain a coherent aesthetic thread throughout the project • Collaborate with technical artists to fill gaps in pipeline and tools where needed • Collaborate with 3D artists to create smooth handoffs between asset creation and animation set-up • Collaborate with production to provide estimates and timelines to ensure timely delivery of assets

• Design compelling and engaging visual assets using Figma/Illustrator. • Create layouts for various applications, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines. • Prepare assets for animation, including illustration layers, icons, and motion graphics elements. • Resize and adjust graphics for optimal display across different platforms. • Create digital banners for A/B testing • Utilize advanced photo editing techniques in Photoshop to retouch images at an exceptional level, maintaining a natural and professional look. • Prepare photos for use in video and graphic design projects. • Work collaboratively with the team to edit ads. • Recreate existing screens and UI for animation purposes. • Assist with storyboarding and concept development for motion graphics projects. • Conduct research and source people photos, videos and music for projects. • Manage and maintain a well-organized asset library. • Adapt layouts and graphics for different countries, considering cultural sensitivities. • Perform repetitive tasks with accuracy and efficiency. • Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends and technologies. • Design printed materials such as banners, stickers, and flyers in Adobe Illustrator. • Print preparation of the files (raster images, fonts, bleeds, color modes etc.)

Role Description As an Animator at Framestore’s Melbourne studio, you will work closely with our Animation Leads and Supervisors to produce high-quality keyframe animation that creates compelling, story-driven, and action-packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the show. - Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements. - Ongoing communication with Production and Lead regarding schedules and deadlines. - Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots. - Submitting shots for review and following through with notes and feedback if required. - Good knowledge of Maya. - An understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form. - An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines, and transferring data between tools. - Being open to direction and able to embrace change. - Reliable, with good timekeeping and the ability to meet deadlines. - Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills. - Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills. Qualifications - Previous experience in a similar role. - Thorough knowledge of Maya. - Understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form. - Understanding of typical rigging set-ups and animation pipelines. - Open to direction and able to embrace change. - Reliable with good timekeeping. Requirements - Good communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to meet deadlines. - Excellent organisation skills. - Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technical skills. Benefits - Remote contracts may be available if you are within a timezone similar to Melbourne. Accessibility Statement Our Melbourne studio is fully accessible, with step-free entry and quiet spaces available. We are committed to supporting disabled colleagues and providing an inclusive workplace for everyone. Application Process To apply, please complete the linked application form or email your resume and portfolio to recruiters@framestore.com with the subject line: Animator - Melbourne. We review all applications manually and do not use artificial intelligence to screen candidates. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let us know—we are happy to accommodate your needs.

• Design character movement, timing, and responsiveness to enhance a consistent gameplay experience. • Build gameplay animation workflows for combat, locomotion, and interaction. • Collaborate with Design, Programming, and TA to ensure animations function correctly within game systems. • Review animation work from team members and outsource artists and provide specific feedback. • Improve animation production pipelines and systems including state machines and blending systems. • Maintain animation production with performance and optimization in mind.