3D Animator

Framestore, a multi Oscar-winning creative studio, seeks 3D Animators for high-end VFX films. Animators will produce movements, actions, and performances of 3D computer graphic characters and objects. Responsibilities include collaborating with Animation Leads and Supervisors to create compelling, story-driven, and action-packed animation, working efficiently on assigned shots, animating primary and secondary elements, submitting shots for review, meeting deadlines, and staying updated with new tools and technology.

Must Have

• Proven understanding of performance and acting
• Proven understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
• Proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement
• Thorough knowledge of Maya
• Understanding of rigs, typical rigging set-ups, and animation pipelines
• Openness to direction and ability to embrace change
• Attention to detail
• Reliable, good time keeping, and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new processes and technical skills

Good to Have

• Understanding of story, acting, and film-making
• Traditional animation and/or art background
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy
• Working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging, and Mel/Python scripting
• Previous experience working with motion capture data
• Ability to work under pressure

A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.

Animators produce the movements, actions and performances of three-dimensional computer graphic characters and objects for high-end VFX films.

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor to produce high quality animation which creates compelling, story-driven and action packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the film
• Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
• Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements
• Submitting shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines
• Continuing to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology

Essential Skills:

• A proven understanding of performance and acting
• A proven understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
• A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement
• A thorough knowledge of Maya
• An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups and animation pipelines
• Being open to direction and able to embrace change
• Attention to detail
• Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
• A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
• Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills

Desirable Skills:

• An understanding of story, acting and film-making
• A traditional animation and/or art background
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy
• A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting
• Previous experience working with motion capture data
• Ability to work under pressure

Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.

Accessibility Statement

Our Montreal studio has universal access, with step-free entry, accessible toilets, and quiet spaces available. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace for everyone and continue to improve accessibility to ensure all employees feel supported.