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.
Junior Animator (Keyframe)
Location: Full-time | Remote freelance within ±2 hours of Budapest (CET)
Reports to: Head of Animation
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.
Please note that DIGIC can only work with freelancers who are registered as sole proprietors/entrepreneurs or as self-employed professionals.
Junior Animator (Feature Animation) – Speculative Application
Responsibilities
What you'll do:
- Execute keyframe Character Animation on Sequences and any given Shot/Task.
- Support the Crowd Unit in Animation library creation and background character implementation.
- Assist in QC and technical finalizing of Sequences with the Department.
- Execute assigned animation or technical tasks with precision and on time
- Support Leads in testing new tools and workflows, flagging bugs and highlighting improvements.
- 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 and directly with your team
- Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions, presentations
- Collaborate with other departments to help ensure successful project delivery
Essential Skills
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 1+ year of production experience
- Good understanding of animation principles
- Confident use of Maya within a production environment.
- Confident use of RV for animation review
- Good artistic skills in character animation
- Knowledge of film pipelines and asset production workflows
- Intermediate or higher English proficiency
- A reel that showcases your Keyframe animation ability
- Previous long-form and episodic animation experience will be advantageous
Soft skills:
- Independent, efficient work style
- Precision, reliability, and commitment to deadlines
- Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset
- Willingness to support others
- Proactive attitude and a continuous drive to improve
- Creativity and strong attention to detail
What We Offer
- The chance to work on a high-profile NETFLIX project - Magic: The Gathering
- An inspiring professional environment with world-class productions
- A full-time employment opportunity in Hungary OR a freelance contract within ±2 hours of CET time zone
- A supportive, open-minded team and long-term career opportunities
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!