Experienced Animator

Sony Pictures Imageworks; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sony Pictures Imageworks seeks a Senior Animator to create engaging animated characters and objects. The role requires a strong understanding of animation principles, proficiency in Maya, and at least 3 years of production experience. Successful candidates will convey emotions through animation while collaborating within a team environment.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Qualifications

• Must animate primary and secondary characters.
• Experience in animating simple to moderately difficult shots.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Create animated characters and objects as per project requirements.
• Meet timelines and deadlines for animation tasks.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors for show tasks.

Skills

Principles of Animation

Fine Art Understanding

Human Anatomy Knowledge

Life Drawing Skills

Education

3+ years production experience

Feature Film Experience Preferred

Maya Software Knowledge

Job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction. Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot. Emphasis should be placed on 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, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress. Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions. Able to 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 required. Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable. Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.

The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.34 to $58.51/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, 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.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes 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, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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