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Digital Animator - Gen AI and Compositing (Temporary)

Remote

Temporary

Mid Level

Digital Animator - GenAI and Compositing (Temporary)
Location: Remote
Reporting to: Sr. Director of Animation
$40-$50 per hour, depending on experience

We invite YOU to be YOU

Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid's landscape. Come play with us.

Pocket.watch is currently seeking a talented Digital Animator for a short term project that has the combined talents of compositing and animation and has embraced the addition of AI tools. The ideal candidate has 4 years of After Effects and Adobe CC experience as well as a year using Generative AI. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render.
Complete shots and sequences using a combination of Adobe CC tools, Compositing, Motion Graphics and Gen AI workflows.
Work with the Director to break down scripts into sequences and shots focusing on visual storytelling.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Knowledge and Experience

4+ years of industry experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including After Effects and Photoshop.
2+ years as a storyboard artist or animator, or visual storyteller.
1+ years experience with GenAI Image to Video tools such as Runway, Kling, Veo.
1+ years experience with LLMs, Prompting and Agentic workflows.
Experience with using Motion capture and video references to drive performance with AI tools.
Familiarity with ComfyUI, AI Toolkit and LORA training is a plus.

Skills

Excellent communication / interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and composition.
Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals.
Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols.
Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment.

Work environment

Work is remote and can be done in the environment of the employee’s choosing.

Physical demands

Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position.
Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time.
Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc.

Direct applicants only, please.

PocketWatch, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

Direct applicants only, please.

PocketWatch, Inc. and its subsidiary and affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

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