Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. The effects created will help shape the film’s visual tone and push its artistic language forward. While the focus will be primarily on magic, there will be additional work in water, fire, smoke, debris, and other elemental effects, all developed to align with the film’s artistic aesthetic.

You’ll work closely with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer. Demo reel or portfolio required, demonstrating a range of 2D effects work. Reels highlighting effects timing, physics, and integration with character performance are strongly preferred over technique reels alone.

Must be in one of the following locations: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, United Kingdom, or Spain.

Responsibilities Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene

Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects

Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film

Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context

Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes

Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area (New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey) is $115,00-140,000 annually. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package,



including bonus, benefits, etc.

This compensation range is not applicable to the United Kingdom and Spain.

How To Apply Apply on their career page: https://jobs.lever.co/skydance/53d76f8f-f886-472e-b526-331056e7c87a/ Or click on the Reply button below for the Linkedin job post.

Requirements Demo reel or portfolio required, demonstrating a range of 2D effects work.

1+ year of experience in 2D animation or visual development, with a focus on effects

Traditional 2D animation background

Proficiency in relevant animation/effects software (e.g., Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or similar)

Strong grasp of timing, weight, and physics as applied to effects animation

Ability to take direction and iterate quickly

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