Principal Animator
About Us
Familiar Machines & Magic (FM&M) is building the Physical AI platform for human connection, beginning with Familiars — physically embodied AI systems designed to form long-term, emotionally intelligent relationships with people. Our mission is to create artificial life to build a more caring world.
Founded by industry leaders from iRobot, Outrider, and Amazon, our team has collectively deployed over 50 million consumer robots worldwide and led advances in navigation, machine learning, and human-robot interaction.
Familiar Machines & Magic is building a mission-driven team of high performers, anchored in our unique Culture Principles and Ways of Working.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Principal Animator to expand, refine, and elevate the emotional vocabulary of our Familiars as expressed through movement, behavior, and sound. This role blends the art and craft of animated movement with the real technical challenges of embodied systems, requiring well-honed aesthetic sensibilities, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and adaptability to new tools and environments. Experience with the realities of adapting artistic i
