Experienced Character FX Artist Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wirtschaftsförderungszentrum Lünen GmbH; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a talented character animator to join their creative team. In this exciting role, you will bring characters to life by creating and animating their external features, such as hair and cloth, while collaborating closely with production teams to ensure artistic vision is met. Your expertise in software like Maya and scripting languages will be essential for streamlining processes and enhancing character simulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-quality animations in a supportive and diverse environment, where your skills and creativity can truly shine. If you're passionate about animation and eager to make an impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare

Tuition reimbursement

RRSP contributions

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Standard salary increases

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in animation and character simulation.
• Proficient in relevant software and scripting languages.

Responsibilities

• Create and animate character features to meet art direction.
• Collaborate with production teams to solve problems and meet deadlines.

Skills

Maya

Linux

UNIX

MEL

Perl

Python

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Animation Software

Simulation Tools

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Creates set-ups, models and animates assigned character external features such as hair, fur and cloth to meet art direction.
2. Accountable for meeting productivity and quota targets.
3. Able to create character simulations for multiple types of character features and may have in-depth skills in one area (e.g., hair or cloth).
4. Participates in writing utility scripts and software code that streamlines the simulation development process.
5. Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
6. Interacts with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
7. Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
8. Work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various design solutions.

Qualifications:
In depth knowledge of relevant software including Maya, Linux, UNIX and scripting ability in relevant languages including MEL, Perl and Python highly desirable. Minimum of 3+ years of progressively complex related experience.

The anticipated base salary for a Senior position is $45.34 to $65.10/hr. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including 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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