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Senior Animator

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Senior Animator

$35/hour - $55/hour
• Intermediate Level
Skills: Graphic Artist Special Effects Animation Art Department Compositor

Summary

Our Animation Team is responsible for the execution of high-level animation as assigned by clients and production team. Animate in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) as required by projects.

Category Animation  Art Department  Compositor  Graphic Design  Special Effects 
Location Vancouver, BC, Canada
Time Period Full Time
Posted Date Mar 01, 2024
Start Date N/A
End Date N/A

Job Description

Our Animation Team is responsible for the execution of high-level animation as assigned by clients and production team. Teamwork and collaboration is key since members of every department, including Creative Directors and Production, work closely with one another to accomplish all tasks. Our Artists require a high degree of technical skill and artistic judgement. In addition, all artists may serve as a key front-line representative of the company, who may deal directly with clients in challenging situations. Accordingly, a professional demeanor and diplomacy are important.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences as required by the Client.
  • Animate in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) as required by projects
  • Position requires sufficiency in Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX
  • Work with animation software (Maya) for visual effects intensive projects
  • Other miscellaneous duties as required from time-to-time by the Animation Supervisor or Animation Lead
  • Work closely with other departments on issues that affect the animation team, and vice versa
Requirements:
  • An understanding of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation
  • Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates
  • Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and composition
  • Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process
  • Demonstrate and understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines
  • Good communication and organizational skills
  • Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision
  • Ability to work overtime/weekends when a project calls for it
  • Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines 
BC Pay Range: $35—$55 CAD 

Job Type Full Time 
Weekly Limit N/A
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