Senior Motion Editor - ILM Vancouver

Industrial Light & Magic; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 87,200 - 111,600; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Light & Magic in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Motion Editor to work in a hybrid role, requiring 2-3 days onsite. The candidate will transfer and refine motion for high-end film and video games.

Essential qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or equivalent, experience with MotionBuilder and Maya, and a strong animation showreel. The hiring range is C$87,200 to C$111,600 annually based on a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation or equivalent experience.
• Experience using MotionBuilder, Blender, Maya with motion-captured performances.
• Showreel showcasing high-end film VFX experience.

Responsibilities

• Transfer motion from a Hierarchy to another independently.
• Adjust characters' performance in a non-destructive way.
• Blend motions to create believable transitions.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Retargeting techniques

Principles of animation

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Motion timing and posture

Maya

Blender

Nuance

Motion Builder

Collaboration skills

Education

Computer Science or equivalent degree

Tools

MotionBuilder

Blender

Maya

Job description

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

ILM Vancouver is looking for a Senior Motion Editor (Senior Motion Capture Animator) to join our team based in our Coal Harbour studio. This candidate will have proven experience in high end film/VFX or video game industry.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for transferring motion from a Hierarchy to another (Retargeting) independently and proficiently
• Adhering to the performance of the actors/actresses and improving/adjusting it in a non-destructive way, leading to the highest quality of work
• Adjusting interaction and contacts between characters/props/environment/terrain
• Improving the performance by adding fingers/toe/tail animation and body adjustments that includes enhancing posture, gesture and weight
• Blending of motions. Having a good eye and a good understanding of this workflow to create fluid, believable transitions between distinct animation clips
• Support and mentor more junior members of the team, troubleshooting, teaching techniques and pushing the quality and standard

Job Requirements

Education / Experience

• Computer Science, Computer Visualisation or Computer Animation degree or equivalent experience
• Previous experience using MotionBuilder, Blender, Nuance and/or Maya with motion‑captured performances
• Proven experience in high end film VFX and an up to date showreel

Required Skills / Competencies

• Great understanding of retargeting techniques
• Great understanding of the principles of animation
• Great attention to detail and communication skills
• Proactive in problem solving, with a keen eye to catch, analyze and identify technical issues
• Sharp eyes for motion, timing and posture
• Background in using Maya, Blender, Nuance and/or Motion Builder
• Background in using Linux and Vicon Shogun Post is a plus.
• Excellent collaborative skills
• Eagerness to learn and develop
• Capable of mentoring more junior team members

Preferred Skills / Competencies

• Experience with Mocap animation
• Maya Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge about Retargeting and Blending techniques

As part of your application please submit a demo reel, shot breakdown, or equivalent showcasing your work. A current resume is required.

The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$87,200 to C$111,600 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.