Animator

Are you a well-rounded Animator who is passionate about working on upcoming film, television and advertising projects? The Embassy is hiring for an Animator to join their team!

About The Embassy

The Embassy is a Canadian, Oscar-nominated production house, specializing in live-action production, post-production, and animation for feature films, television, and commercials. We are an independent creative studio with expertise in visual effects and production. Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Digital District, we work with global production companies, agencies and brands, in film, television and advertising.

Award-Winning

We have crafted award-winning visual effects for the world’s most recognized brands and film franchises. Our work has received accolades including Oscar nominations and numerous VES, Cannes, D&AD, Clio & ADCC awards.

About You

The Animator will be responsible for creating animated elements, shots, and sequences under the guidance of the Lead Animator and VFX Supervisors. This role involves delivering both keyframe animation and animation utilizing motion capture data, to be integrated into live-action feature films, TV Series or commercials.

Your Role

• Report to a Lead Animator and/or VFX Supervisor, depending on team size and hierarchy.
• Responsible for assignments including animation tests, shots, and final renders.
• Occasionally tasked with previs and layout requirements, ensuring delivery on time and to an acceptable standard.
• Expected to produce a high volume of shots with multiple iterations, maintaining both speed and accuracy.
• Conduct initial self-directed troubleshooting and quality control of work, escalating issues to Leads and Supervisors as needed.
• Capable of working independently as well as collaborating effectively within a team.
• Fully engage to ensure the highest quality of animation is achieved within the project schedule.

Your Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in live-action commercials, film, or television.
• Strong understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, timing, and form.
• Proficiency in platforms such as Blender and Maya
• Familiarity with rigging, camera work, and scene layout.
• Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team and thrive under the pressure of tight deadlines;
• Strong understanding of multiple aspects of the VFX pipeline.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Excellent in proactive problem solving and finding solutions
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment remotely
• The ability to efficiently organize and prioritize work across multiple areas

We Offer

• A fun and collaborative environment
• Emphasis on work/life balance
• Ample cross-training opportunities

Salary Range: $32.00 - $45.00 per hour. 

This range denotes the minimum and maximum compensation limits for this role within the province of British Columbia, adhering to local legal requirements. It's essential to recognize that the salary range for this position may vary when compared to markets outside of British Columbia, with potential variations in both lower and higher figures. The base pay offered is contingent upon factors including internal equity assessments and elements such as the candidate's geographic location, job-related expertise, skills, experience, and other pertinent qualifications.

The Embassy Visual Effects Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Ready to grow your career with a unique VFX studio? Apply today with your resume and demo reel!

Please note: At this time we are accepting applications only from those artists who are legally eligible to work in Canada and are residents of BC.