Animator

4 Months ago • 3 Years + • Animation

About the job

Job Description

Animator with 3+ years VFX experience, expertise in Maya, mocap & facial animation, strong traditional animation principles, and excellent communication skills.
Must have:
  • VFX experience
  • Maya expertise
  • Mocap & Facial
  • Traditional animation
Good to have:
  • UNIX & scripting
  • Proprietary software
  • Acting & film
  • Compositional design
Perks:
  • Medical benefits
  • Financial benefits

Job Posting Title:

Animator

Req ID:

10093852

Job Description:

This role is considered Hybrid, which means the employee will work 2-3 days onsite at a Company designated location and occasionally from home.

Position Summary

The Animator creates high quality motion of computer graphics creatures, characters and objects within a shot, using a variety of animation software programs, and works under the general supervision of Senior Level and Animation Supervisors.

What You’ll Do

  • Responsible for the successful animation of a series of shots on a specific project
  • Participate as a team member in determining various aesthetic solutions; provides feedback to other members of the production by attending dailies on a regular basis
  • Maintain or exceed a consistent level of productivity while meeting deadlines and producing high quality work
  • Responsible for acting as a “mentor” to Entry Level Animators and must be able to assist them with their shots
  • Perform other tasks related to the creation of computer-generated animation


What We’re Looking For

  • 3 or more years of relevant professional VFX experience and a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in traditional animation or computer animation
  • Demonstrate experience working in computer animation with a focus on detailed, hyper real mocap and facial performance
  • Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design while demonstrating exceptional skills as an animator based as evidenced by a portfolio, demo reel and/or references
  • Knowledge of UNIX and shell scripting; expert knowledge of Maya, proprietary and other software programs
  • Ability to take on a delegated task with a minimum of supervision
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
     

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The hiring range for this position in Vancouver is C$84,100 to C$107,700 per year based on a 40-hour work week. The amount of hours scheduled per week may vary based on business needs. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other variable pay or benefits, may be offered dependent on the level and position offered.

Job Posting Segment:

ILM Vancouver

Job Posting Primary Business:

ILM Vancouver

Primary Job Posting Category:

Animation

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2024-06-21
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The key to our success…. The Cast, Crew, Imagineers and Employees who honor Disney’s rich legacy by stretching the bounds of imagination to create the never-before-seen, bringing unparalleled entertainment experiences to people of all ages. Begin a career that delivers unparalleled creative content and experiences to audiences around the world and just imagine the stories you could be part of…

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