Cinematic Animator - Remote, Facial & Motion Capture Pro

GameOn Studio; Remote; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading animation production studio is seeking a highly creative Cinematic Animator to deliver high-quality character and creature animations. In this remote position, candidates based in Canada will work closely with the Animation Lead and must possess strong skills in key-frame and motion capture animation. The ideal applicant has at least 3–7 years of experience, especially in animating realistic humans and must exhibit proficiency in tools like Maya. Join us to contribute creatively in a dynamic production environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience creating high-quality character and creature animation.
• Strong proficiency in both key-frame and motion capture animation.
• Proven experience animating realistic humans with an emphasis on expressive facial animation.
• A strong grasp of body mechanics, timing, weight, and shot composition.

Responsibilities

• Create character motions through a blend of key-frame animation and motion capture.
• Collaborate with the Lead Cinematic Animator on creative direction.
• Deliver high-quality body and facial animation assets with attention to detail.
• Assist with motion capture shoots and define technical requirements.

Skills

Key-frame animation

Motion capture animation

Cinematic camera work

Facial animation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Job description

A leading animation production studio is seeking a highly creative Cinematic Animator to deliver high-quality character and creature animations. In this remote position, candidates based in Canada will work closely with the Animation Lead and must possess strong skills in key-frame and motion capture animation. The ideal applicant has at least 3–7 years of experience, especially in animating realistic humans and must exhibit proficiency in tools like Maya. Join us to contribute creatively in a dynamic production environment.