Animator

Industrial Light & Magic; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the visual effects industry is seeking an Animator to create high-quality motion for computer graphics. This mid-senior level role involves working on detailed animations, mentoring junior staff, and collaborating with a creative team. Candidates should have a strong portfolio and relevant experience in VFX.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Financial pay options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional VFX experience.
• Experience in hyper-real mocap and facial performance.
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in animation principles.

Responsibilities

• Animate a series of shots on a specific project.
• Provide feedback to team members during dailies.
• Mentor Entry Level Animators.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Animation

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Job description

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This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Animator creates high-quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters, and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs. They work under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What You’ll Do

1. Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project.
2. Participate as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provide feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies regularly.
3. Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
4. Act as a mentor to Entry Level Animators and assist them with their shots.
5. Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation.

What We’re Looking For

1. 3 or more years of relevant professional VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional or computer animation.
2. Experience working in computer animation with a focus on detailed, hyper-real mocap and facial performance.
3. Expertise in traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design, demonstrated through a portfolio, demo reel, or references.
4. Knowledge of UNIX, shell scripting, Maya, proprietary, and other software programs.
5. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
6. Excellent organization and communication skills.

As part of your application, please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is also required.

Additional Information

The hiring range in Vancouver is C$85,900.00 to C$109,900.00 per year, based on a 40-hour work week. The actual offer will consider internal equity, geographic region, experience, and other factors. Benefits may include medical, financial, and other variable pay options.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Art/Creative, Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration

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