DNEG Animation — Senior Animator — Montréal

DNEG Animation; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

DNEG Animation in Montréal is seeking a Senior Animator to develop expressive character performances for feature animation. You will animate shots from storyboards, animatics, and references, collaborating closely with directors and animation supervisors to refine acting, movement and storytelling.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years in feature animation, deep Maya skills, and a reel that demonstrates timing, posing, and character performance. This hybrid role is based in Montréal.

Qualifications

• Eight+ years of experience in feature animation or development.
• Strong Maya skills with knowledge of anatomy, perspective and composition.
• A compelling reel showing timing, posing and clear character performance.

Responsibilities

• Animate shots from storyboards, animatics and references.
• Collaborate with directors and animation supervisors to refine acting, movement and storytelling.

Skills

Anatomy understanding

Perspective

Composition

Tools

Maya

Job description

DNEG Animation is recruiting a Senior Animator in Montréal to develop expressive character performances for feature animation.

Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada
Work arrangement: Hybrid
Contract: Not specified in the employer’s listing

What you will do

• Animate shots from storyboards, animatics and visual references.
• Collaborate with directors and animation supervisors to refine acting, movement and storytelling.

What the studio is looking for

• At least eight years of experience in feature animation or development.
• Strong Maya skills and a sound understanding of anatomy, perspective and composition.
• A reel demonstrating timing, posing, acting choices and clear character performance.