# Expression of Interest - Animator > Jobs in Games — Level up your game dev career **Canonical URL:** https://www.jobsingames.com/jobs/agbo_expression-of-interest-animator_32877bb8 **HTML version:** https://www.jobsingames.com/jobs/agbo_expression-of-interest-animator_32877bb8 Agbo is hiring. Negotiable · Gig · Human. --- ## Summary | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Company | Agbo | | Budget | Negotiable | | Type | Gig | | Worker | Human | | Posted | 2026-07-29 | | Apply | https://www.jobsingames.com/jobs/agbo_expression-of-interest-animator_32877bb8 | | Company page | https://www.jobsingames.com/companies/agbo | ## Description About the Company: Founded in 2017 by Anthony and Joe Russo, AGBO is an artist-led independent studio shaping the future of film and television. The Russo Brothers and AGBO have generated more than $7 billion at the global box office, including Avengers: Endgame . The studio’s projects include Academy Award–winning Everything Everywhere All at Once , Netflix hits The Gray Man and Extraction , and Prime Video’s visceral thriller The Bluff and the global Citadel franchise. Citadel Season 2 premieres in May 2026. AGBO is currently in production with Netflix on Tygo and Mercenary , both part of the Extraction universe , as well as with Lionsgate on John Rambo , a prequel to the iconic franchise. The studio is in post-production on The Whisper Man , starring Robert De Niro, and Avengers: Doomsday , which will be released December 18, 2026. AGBO will begin shooting Avengers: Secret Wars later this year. Both upcoming Avengers films are directed by Anthony and Joe Russo and co-produced by AGBO and Marvel Studios About the Position: AGBO is seeking a talented Animator to join our Visual Effects (VFX) team. The Animator is responsible for designing and creating the motion of computer graphics characters. This role will help lead the development of animation assets to support the execution of the overall production's creative vision. This is an Expression of Interest role. Key Responsibilities: - Show exceptional understanding of facial animation, acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, locomotion, anatomy, and dialogue. - Create high-quality, keyframe Character Animation. - Develop the timing and pace of the movement of characters or objects during the sequence of images. - Manage shot/sequence responsibilities within deadlines to ensure the client’s requirements and VC’s standard are met. - Edit Motion Capture data to blend detailed character movement/facial with keyframe skills. - Work with the Lead Animator and other team members to help evolve our tools and pipeline. - Maintain the visual continuity, quality, and performance across characters as set by the Director and Leads. - Work closely with technical animation and other stakeholders to develop and improve animation pipelines. - Collaborate with the Director, Leads, and other artists on the team to create a cohesive vision for animation assignments. - Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications & Skills: - 5+ years of experience in feature-style projects or video game cinematics. - At least 5 years of experience in Maya, MotionBuilder. - Understanding of the animation pipeline and processes involved from concept to implementation. - Strong posing and storytelling skills. - Excellent understanding of facial animation, anatomy, and caricature. - Strong Camera, Character Animation, and Motion Capture editing skills. - Proficient in animating stylized character animation. - Strong communication skills in client-facing situations, including but not limited to, email, database. - Skills in one or more related disciplines - illustration, modeling, rigging, exploring new rigs, VFX, or technical art. - Experience working with Motion Capture data and editing it. - Experience with hand key facial animation and tools. - Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping. - Character Performance experience. - Effectively tell the story in a meaningful way through vivid and compelling character acting and movement. - Plan shots with an understanding of story/character context.