Animator

Untold Studios; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Untold Studios in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a VFX Animator to collaborate with Lead Animator and Animation Supervisor to bring 3D characters and objects to life on a variety of high-end VFX and CG projects.

You will work closely with the team to ensure animation matches the project style and pacing, attend dailies, own your workload from start to finish, deliver previs, and communicate effectively with production and leads about schedules and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in creating high-quality character/object animation for VFX projects.
• Strong understanding of weight, timing, and movement in 3D animation.
• Ability to collaborate with animation, rigging, and pipeline teams.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to produce high-quality animation that matches project style and pacing.
• Apply animation fundamentals such as weight and movement to various shots.
• Communicate with rigging and pipeline to discuss improvements to setups and rigs.
• Attend dailies and incorporate constructive feedback.
• Own workload from project start to deadline.
• Deliver previs and present animation in an outstanding manner.
• Liaise with production and lead regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Communicate thoughts clearly in a professional and positive manner.
• Continuously learn to improve animation and technical skills.
• Salary range: CAD 85,000 - 135,000 CAD annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• We do not use AI to screen applicants.

Job description

What we’re up to at Untold

We are a creative community - a team of world-class talent, visionary clients, and an exciting future ahead. As a studio, our people and culture are at the core of everything we do. Our purpose is simple: to create outstanding content that captivates audiences, while enjoying every step of the journey.

The Role

As a VFX Animator you will work closely with the Lead Animator and the Animation Supervisor to bring 3D characters and objects to life on a variety of high-end VFX and CG projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with the team to produce high-quality animation that drives forward scenes that match the style and pacing of the project.
• Applying your understanding of weight, movement, the animation fundamentals to a variety of shots.
• Communicating regularly with rigging and pipeline to discuss improvements such as character set-up, tools and rigs.
• Attending dailies and managing constructive feedback.
• Taking ownership of your workload from the start of a project through to the deadline.
• Delivering previs and presenting animation in an outstanding manner.
• Regularly liaising with production and lead regarding the schedules and deadlines.
• Communicating your thoughts and ideas clearly in a professional and positive manner.
• Continuously learning to develop your animation skills, as well as developing your technical skills to increase your efficiency as well as that of your teammates.
• Salary range: $85,000 - $135,000 CAD annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
• We do not use Artificial Intelligence or automated systems to screen, sort, or rank applicants for this position. We sometimes use AI for note taking in an interview setting.

Untold Studios is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to legal compliance under the Ontario Human Rights Code. We provide equal employment opportunities to all internal and external applicants regardless of background.

If you require any specific accommodations during the interview process, please reach out to our recruitment team.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.