Remote Cinematic Animator – Canada (PT)

HellaGoodAudio; United States; À distance; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

HellaGoodAudio is seeking a highly creative Cinematic Animator for a remote position available to candidates based in Canada with Pacific Time hours. You will work with the Animation Lead to deliver high-quality character and creature animations, including facial details using FACS-based rigs, and collaborate with engineers on animation tools and pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of experience in key-frame and motion capture animation, strong knowledge of cinematic handheld camera

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience creating high-quality character and creature animation.
• Strong proficiency in both key-frame and motion capture animation.
• Proven experience animating realistic humans, with an emphasis on expressive and accurate facial animation.
• Prior experience working with FACS-based rigs for facial animation is a must.
• A strong grasp of body mechanics, timing, weight, and shot composition to deliver believable character performances.
• A solid understanding of cinematic camera work, especially handheld styles used in storytelling and visual exploration.
• Experience using Maya (preferred); MotionBuilder is a plus.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Sequencer, and its interface, with a willingness to problem-solve creatively within the engine environment.
• Ability to work quickly and adaptively, maintaining high quality under tight timelines.
• Proactive communication skills with a team-focused mindset.
• Technical understanding of animation tools, pipelines, and systems is a plus.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to contribute creatively and technically.
• Demoreels that demonstrate experience in the above areas are highly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Create character/creature motions through a blend of key-frame animation and motion capture.
• Collaborate with the Lead Cinematic Animator to implement the overall creative direction of our product.
• Deliver high-quality body and facial animation assets with speed, precision, and attention to detail.
• Contribute to animation tests, previs, layout, and final shot animation.
• Assist with motion capture shoots and help define technical and creative requirements.
• Actively communicate progress and potential issues, flagging risks ahead of deadlines.

Connaissances

Character animation

Motion capture

Facial animation

FACS-based rigs

Cinematic camera work

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Handheld camera style

Motion timing and weight

Outils

Maya

MotionBuilder

Unreal Engine

Sequencer

Description du poste

HellaGoodAudio is seeking a highly creative Cinematic Animator for a remote position available to candidates based in Canada with Pacific Time hours. You will work with the Animation Lead to deliver high-quality character and creature animations, including facial details using FACS-based rigs, and collaborate with engineers on animation tools and pipelines.

The ideal candidate has 3–7+ years of experience in key-frame and motion capture animation, strong knowledge of cinematic handheld camera