Animator

Disneyland Hong Kong; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Animator, where you will create high-quality motion for computer graphics and mentor entry-level animators. This hybrid role requires strong VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree. Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits while working on exciting projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant professional VFX experience.
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles.
• Ability to take on delegated tasks with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots.
• Act as a mentor to Entry Level Animators.
• Participate in determining aesthetic solutions and provide feedback.

Skills

Animation principles

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in traditional or computer animation

Tools

Maya

UNIX

Job description

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, and works under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

• 3 or more years of relevant professional VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional animation or computer animation
• Experience working in computer animation with a focus on detailed, hyper-real mocap and facial performance
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design, demonstrated by a portfolio, demo reel, or references
• Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs
• Ability to take on delegated tasks with minimal supervision
• 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 required.

Join ILM

工作概要:

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, and works under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What You’ll Do

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

What We’re Looking For

• 3 or more years of relevant professional VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional animation or computer animation
• Experience working in computer animation with a focus on detailed, hyper-real mocap and facial performance
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, and compositional design, demonstrated by a portfolio, demo reel, or references
• Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary, and other software programs
• Ability to take on delegated tasks with minimal supervision
• 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 required.

Join ILM

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$85,900.00 to C$109,900.00 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The actual offered salary will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and other benefits may be offered depending on the level and position.