Animator

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

Job summary

A leading animation studio in Vancouver is seeking talented Animators for project-based, full-time roles. Candidates should have a strong grasp of animation principles, experience with Maya, and a demonstrated background in fine art. This role emphasizes the ability to animate characters and objects adeptly while collaborating within a team. Benefits include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, and time off. Recent graduates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP's

Sick and Vacation leave

Standard increases as applicable

Qualifications

• Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Background or experience in fine art.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Create animated characters and objects.
• Animate primary and secondary characters.
• Accountable for meeting schedules and deadlines.

Skills

Strong understanding of animation principles

Knowledge of Maya

Life drawing skills

Knowledge of human and animal anatomy

Education

2-year diploma or 1-year certificate

Tools

Maya

Job description

Overview

Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Animators. Project based, Full Time. Language in work environment: English.

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• Standard increases as applicable

Responsibilities

• Create animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
• Emphasize conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/dialog as required by each specific project.
• Accountable for meeting 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

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

Salary Information

• The anticipated base salary for an Associate position is $26.44 to $36.32/hr.
• For an Intermediate position, the salary is $32.02 to $43.99/hr.
• Benefits are per company policy, which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, and standard increases as applicable.
• The actual base salary offered will depend on various factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and, if applicable, the location of the position.

Application Requirements

• You must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience, including the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

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

Reference: ECNJOBID-194-33-156-117 in the application