Animator

Overview

1285 W Pender St Vancouver, BC V6E 4B1
Project based, Full Time
Language in work environment - English

• Create animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create the desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
• Emphasize conveying emotion through body language and facial expressions/dialog as required by each specific project.
• Meet schedules and show deadlines; participate in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various design solutions.
• Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.

• Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required.
• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
• Minimum requirement of 3 years production experience or feature film experience preferred.
• Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.