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Animator
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Work mode: Remote
Description
DIGIC Pictures has been making 3D animated films for more than twenty years. We have won numerous prestigious awards and created short films for world-renowned brands such as Call of Duty, Netflix's Love, Death & Robots and Amazon's Secret Level series.
Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.
This is a keyframe animation role with a focus on delivering nuanced character driven performances and dynamic choreographed stylised set pieces.
Candidates should be comfortable with owning a character performance across a sequence and utilizing a variety of techniques to push and develop both the character and animation style while ensuring performances remain grounded, believable, and true to character.
Lead Animator
Location: Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET)
Reports to: Head of Animation
Start Date: June | July 2026 Pencil
Our team is currently working on several high-profile projects, including the animated film series based on the world-famous card game Magic: The Gathering for Netflix.
This is a keyframe animation role with a focus on delivering nuanced character driven performances and dynamic choreographed stylised set pieces.
Candidates should be comfortable with owning a character performance across a sequence and utilizing a variety of techniques to push and develop both the character and animation style while ensuring performances remain grounded, believable, and true to character.
Lead Animator
Location: Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2h of Budapest (CET)
Reports to: Head of Animation
Start Date: June | July 2026 Pencil
Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Execute assigned animation or technical tasks with precision andon time
- Solve problems independently and present creative/technical solutions
- Understand and follow the production pipeline from input to output
- Actively communicate any questions or blockers using our internal production tool
- Mentor junior colleagues and provide them with professional guidance
- Test new tools and workflows, and suggest improvements
- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, presentations, and training
- Collaborate with other departments to help ensure successful project delivery
Essential skills
Professional qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of production experience
- Deep understanding of animation principles
- Confident use of Maya or other professional animation software
- Confident use of RV for animation review
- Strong artistic skills in character animation
- Solid knowledge of film pipelines and asset production workflows
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
- Independent, efficient work style
- Precision, reliability, and commitment to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to mentor and support others
- Proactive attitude and a continuous drive to improve
- Creativity and strong attention to detail
Desirable skills
It's a plus if you have:
- Experience in technical knowledge sharing or training
- gPrevious freelance experience in an international environment
What we offer
You’ll be part of a forward-looking leadership team shaping how our long-form animation division delivers excellence - creatively, operationally, and culturally. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact while leading a talented team at the forefront of our industry.
- The chance to work on a high-profile Netflix project
- An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions
- Fully remote work
- A full-time employment in Hungary or a freelance contract within a European time zone
- A supportive, open-minded team
Further information
If you’re ready not just to contribute but to shape the world of motion and character animation — apply now and be a part of the magic at DIGIC!
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietor/entrepreneur or as a self-employed professional!
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietor/entrepreneur or as a self-employed professional!