Animator

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is looking for skilled Animators to create animated characters and objects. Ideal candidates should have a strong understanding of animation principles and knowledge of Maya software. The role requires conveying emotion through characters and meeting production deadlines. A diploma in animation or relevant experience is preferred. Salary ranges from $26.44 to $43.99 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick and Vacation leave

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Knowledge of Maya and other applicable software packages.
• Background or experience in fine art with understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Animate both primary and secondary characters.
• Convey emotion through body language and facial expressions.
• Meet schedules and show deadlines.
• Interact with production to problem solve.
• Follow through on shot turnovers and feedback.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently.
• Animate various types of shots.

Skills

Understanding of animation principles

Knowledge of Maya

Fine art background

Life drawing skills

Education

2 year diploma or 1 year certificate

Job description

Overview

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Animators!

Responsibilities

• Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create the desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
• Convey emotion through body language and facial expressions/dialog as required by each project.
• Meet schedules and show deadlines; participate in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Decipher and follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various design solutions.
• Animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Knowledge of Maya and other applicable software packages.
• Background or experience in fine art with understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
• Most desired: 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate; minimal requirement: 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr and for an Intermediate position is $32.02 to $43.99/hr. Benefits are per company policy: healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on factors including qualifications, years of relevant experience, education, certifications, and location.

Notes

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that includes nuances for this specific role.

We value diverse perspectives and encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

Equal Opportunity

Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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