Freelance Senior Animation Lead: Hero Shots & Mentorship

Folks VFX; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pitch Black, Toronto-based VFX studio, is seeking a Senior Animation Artist to lead advanced character animation and performance across complex shots. The role emphasizes technical leadership, workflow optimisation, and mentoring teammates across local and global teams.

You will drive high-quality animation, develop nuanced facial performances, and ensure consistency with production schedules while collaborating with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production, and Animation teams across multiple

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a professional VFX production environment with a focus on Animation.
• Expert-level proficiency in Maya and MotionBuilder.
• Clear and effective communication across disciplines and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced animation work including hero shots and complex character performances.
• Lead animation on key sequences and establish performance benchmarks.
• Coach team members on self-QC practices to reduce iteration time.
• Collaborate with global teams to design tools and optimise workflows.
• Present work in dailies and respond constructively to feedback.

Skills

Maya

MotionBuilder

Communication

Mentorship

Tools

Maya

MotionBuilder

Job description

Pitch Black, Toronto-based VFX studio, is seeking a Senior Animation Artist to lead advanced character animation and performance across complex shots. The role emphasizes technical leadership, workflow optimisation, and mentoring teammates across local and global teams.

You will drive high-quality animation, develop nuanced facial performances, and ensure consistency with production schedules while collaborating with Layout, Rigging, CFX, Lighting, Production, and Animation teams across multiple