Lead Animator

Reel FX Animation; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Reel FX Animation in Montreal is seeking a lead animator who will manage a team of artists and ensure sequence continuity, shaping the show's quality and style in partnership with the Animation Supervisor.

You will guide animation by attending dailies, collaborate with teammates across departments, and contribute to the overall look of the film. A senior background and proficiency with Maya are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience.
• Senior-level experience in animation, including character animation and lip-synching.
• Minimum 3 years of experience on an animated film.
• Proficient with Maya for animation production.

Responsibilities

• Able to manage sequences and continuity of sequences
• Help Animation Supervisor to guide animation by attending Dailies
• Working with a team of artists including managing their time and quota
• Assisting the Animation Sup in accomplishing the style and quality of the animation of the film
• Managing what is shown to the Animation Sup during rounds
• Helping with animation process (draw overs, trouble-shooting shots)
• Monitor shots as they roll from department to department
• Contribute to quota as assigned from the Assistant Production Manager

Skills

Senior animation

Education

Fine arts / animation degree

Tools

Maya

Job description

We’re excited to be back in our Montreal studio Tuesday thru Thursday… come join us!

The lead animator is a key member of the project that is responsible for managing a team of artists and the sequences to which their team is assigned , being a part of the leadership team that drives the quality and style of the show and partnering with the Animation Supervisor to achieve these goals.

Responsibilities:

• Able to manage sequences and continuity of sequences
• Help Animation Supervisor to guide animation by attending Dailies
• Working with a team of artists including managing their time and quota
• Assisting the Animation Sup in accomplishing the style and quality of the animation of the film
• Managing what is shown to the Animation Sup during rounds
• Helping with animation process (draw overs, trouble-shooting shots)
• Monitor shots as they roll from department to department
• Contribute to quota as assigned from the Assistant Production Manager

Qualifications:

• Degree/diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience
• Senior level in animation, character animation, lip synching
• 3 years experience on an animated film
• Proficient knowledge of Maya

This job description is not meant to be all inclusive.

Employees may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Please note that Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada will be treated in priority.

Only the selected candidates will be contacted. Please note that you may be asked to provide references