Experienced Animator Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wirtschaftsförderungszentrum Lünen GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading animation studio where creativity and technical skills come together to bring characters to life. You'll be responsible for creating animated performances that convey emotion through body language and facial expressions, working on a variety of projects that challenge your artistic abilities. With a strong focus on collaboration, you'll engage with production teams to solve problems and refine your craft. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow in a vibrant environment that values unique perspectives and diverse talent. If you're passionate about animation and ready to showcase your skills, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition Reimbursement

RRSP

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Standard Increases

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of animation principles and software like Maya.
• Experience in fine arts and life drawing is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Create animated characters and objects meeting project direction.
• Collaborate with production teams and solve design challenges.

Skills

Animation Principles

Maya

Fine Art Background

Life Drawing Skills

Human and Animal Anatomy

Education

3+ years production experience

Feature Film Experience

Tools

Computer Graphics Systems

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. The artist must possess the ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create the 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 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 a 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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