Mocap Animator

Under the supervision of the animation director, the Mocap Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality animations and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of excellence for which Squeeze is renowned. This is a temporary position starting in January 2026 for a duration of 3 to 4 months (these details are subject to confirmation). Your main responsibilities include working from storyboards/3D animatics and reference documents, enhancing animation quality from motion capture to achieve ultimate realism, ensuring animation adheres to the artistic style and vision, and executing corrections analytically.

Must Have

• Work from storyboard/3D animatic and reference documents to create high-level animations.
• Work from motion capture to improve animation quality for ultimate realism.
• Ensure animation respects the artistic style and vision indicated by the animation director.
• Execute corrections requested by the animation director with an analytical mind.
• Training related to 3D animation and computer-generated illustration.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in character animation.
• Excellent knowledge of traditional animation techniques and character movement principles.
• Excellent knowledge of animation in Motion Builder.
• Good command of Motion Builder's non-linear animation tools (Story).

Good to Have

• Good knowledge of visual effects.
• Good knowledge of Faceware.
• Good knowledge of Maya.

YOUR MISSION

Under the supervision of the animation director, the Mocap Animator will be responsible for creating high-quality animations and ensuring the maintenance of the standards of excellence for which Squeeze is renowned. This is a temporary position starting in January 2026 for a duration of 3 to 4 months (these details are subject to confirmation).

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work from the storyboard/3D animatic and reference documents to create high-level animations;
• Work from motion capture to improve animation quality to achieve ultimate realism;
• Ensure that the animation respects the style and artistic vision indicated by the animation director;
• Execute corrections requested by the animation director with an analytical mind.

Job Requirements

YOU ARE

• Autonomous;
• A good communicator;
• An excellent team player;
• A good collaborator;
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and problem-solve;
• Able to prioritize production needs and tasks;
• Creative;
• Open to constructive criticism;
• Rigorous.

YOU HAVE

• Training related to 3D animation and computer-generated illustration;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in character animation;
• Excellent knowledge of traditional animation techniques and character movement principles;
• Excellent knowledge of animation in Motion Builder;
• A good command of Motion Builder's non-linear animation tools (Story);
• Good knowledge of visual effects (an asset);
• Good knowledge of Faceware (an asset);
• Good knowledge of Maya (an asset).