Junior Animator - ILM Vancouver

Impleo; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Variable pay/benefits

Job summary

ILM Vancouver is seeking a Junior Animator for a hybrid role, requiring onsite 2-3 days per week and occasional remote work. You will animate entry-level shots, assist with motion capture references, and contribute to the animation team under supervision.

The position emphasizes strong traditional animation foundations, a demo reel, and collaboration with senior animators to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant VFX experience or 2+ years in professional VFX
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation
• Solid understanding of animation principles and film production
• Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision

Responsibilities

• Support animation of a series of shots on a project
• Participate in daily dailies for feedback to the team
• Maintain productivity and meet deadlines while delivering high quality work
• Animate entry-level shots, including cycles and crowds
• Perform tasks related to CG animation
• Occasionally assist with shot work and motion capture references

Skills

VFX experience

Traditional animation

Strong communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Traditional Animation

Tools

Maya

Motion Capture data

Linux

Job description

Junior Animator - ILM Vancouver

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

Junior Animators create high quality motion of computer graphics creatures and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and working under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What You'll Do

• Responsible for the support of successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project
• Participates as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
• Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
• Animate entry-level shots, including cycles and crowds
• Performs other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation
• Occasionally may be required to perform hands-on shot work on show and provide reference performances including motion capture performances as part of assigned shot work and to assist the animation team

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of relevant VFX experience and at least a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Traditional Animation; OR at least 2 years of relevant professional VFX experience
• Solid understanding of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design
• Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision.
• Good organization and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and deadlines
• Strong communication and follow through; Proactive and self-sufficient
• A demo reel demonstrating a strong understanding of Animation principles and artistic ability is required
• Nice to have:
• Proficiency with Linux desired
• Intermediate knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
• Experience with Motion Capture data a plus

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$53,600 to C$68,500 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.