Senior Rotoanim Artist

3 Months ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

Senior Rotoanim Artist needed in Vancouver for a new studio. Responsibilities include precise rotoanimation of 3D character rigs to match actors, including facial animation; decent camera/object matchmove; modeling environments; strong layout skills; meticulous QC; problem-solving; accurate time estimation; mentoring junior artists; and handling client revisions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, expertise in focal lengths, lens distortions, and proficiency in Maya, Syntheyes, or 3de. The studio offers extended health benefits, flexible hours, and an open creative environment.

Must have:

Precise Rotoanimation of 3D character rigs
Decent Camera/Object matchmove in Maya
Environment modeling with lidar/measurements
Strong layout skills, camera track overs
Meticulous nature, high standards, self-critical
5+ years experience as Rotoanim Artist
Expert knowledge of focal lengths, lens distortions

Good to have:

Syntheyes and/or 3de
Nuke
MEL and Python scripting
MMSolver
Syntheyes - Geo H
Keentools

Perks:

Extended health benefits
Flexible hours
Open creative environment

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Job Details

We are looking for a Senior Rotoanim Artist to join our team in Vancouver!

Do you want to influence the future of matchmove and be a part of a team that appreciates the craft of Matchmove + Rotoanim in all aspects, come join the family!

This is an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of the formative years of a new studio in Vancouver. Our constantly increasing projects range from feature films to commercials. You will be working with artists with a wealth of experience on various productions. We are looking for talented artists who have the drive to keep up and contribute to this quickly growing company.

Check out our Youtube Track channel full of awesome tutorials!

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjm__bwnllKzKy1qA_RnV8w

We offer extended health benefits, flexible hours, and an open creative environment for all our staff.

Duties & Responsibilities

Ability to Rotoanim a 3D character rig precisely to match actors. Including facial animation
Decent Camera/Object matchmove. Ability to hand-key cameras/objects in Maya
Ability to model environments with or without lidars, measurements, and camera information. UV objects when necessary.
Strong layout skills, including camera track overs.
Meticulous nature with a self-critical eye, and high standards. Able to QC own shots
Strong problem-solving and identifying solutions without guidance
Ability to give accurate time estimates as well as provide bidding hours with production
Highly motivated, and be able to work with the entire team/production. Mentor all artists, especially junior artists
Communicate clear and concise issues to the Matchmove Leads & Supervisor
To be able to follow directions and take ownership of your tasks.
Maintain a professional level of knowledge about current developments in matchmove tools for computer graphics
Work well under pressure. Excellent time management and work to tight deadlines. Handle client revisions in a timely manner
Positive attitude and excitement for new challenges in an intense production environment
Team player who excels in a collaborative environment

Education and Experience

Degree in computer graphics or a related subject
5+ years experience as a Rotoanim Artist
Proven ability to manage and mentor a team
Expert knowledge in focal lengths, film backs, lens distortions, rolling shutter etc.
Decent level skills in Syntheyes and/or 3de
Strong Knowledge of Maya
Basic Nuke
Soft tracking a plus (vertice animation with no rig)
The ability to script in MEL and Python is a plus
MMSolver a plus
Syntheyes - Geo H a plus
Keentools a plus, will be required to learn

APPLICATION

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