Studio: Outpost VFX
Job Opening: Animators
Location: Montreal, QC, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- You will be working closely with the VFX supervisors ensuring animated elements are integrated into the 3D and VFX pipeline.
- Collaborating with the Rigging and Pipeline departments providing suggestions and feedback to improve character setup, visual quality, rigs, and tool functionality.
- Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements
- Analyse, troubleshoot, and solve animation related technical challenges
- Working efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
- Continuing to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology
- Maintain and develop skills to keep up with developments in software and processes
- Understand and follow Outpost VFX’s pipeline procedures and conform to and uphold the Outpost workflow pertaining to all aspects of 3D
- Be present and vocal in all relevant dailies sessions, setting an example of the Outpost culture in terms of professionalism and quality/creative reviews.
- Meeting schedules and show deadlines.
- Ongoing communication with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
- Taking responsibility for own workload, time management and notes/feedback actions required by Supervisors.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Strong Knowledge of Maya
- Thorough understanding of the core animation principles and shot composition.
- Experience in animating characters, vehicles, props, creatures, and cameras.
- Good understanding of a CG Pipeline.
Bonus Skills:
- Knowledge in using Shotgun on productions
- Experience using Houdini
- Understanding of the motion capture workflow
