Animator required at Mainframe Studios

Animator required at Mainframe Studios

Studio: Mainframe Studios

Job Opening: Animator

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • Under the leadership of the Supervisor and/or Leads, follows the established style of performance for the project.
  • As requested, collaborates to create and determine unique traits for characters and/or objects to be animated.
  • Delivers assignments per project schedules and set quotas.
  • Works to ensure balance, composition, and timing requirements are implemented in a way that supports story and character performance.
  • Creatively enhances material in order to achieve set standards of performance and complexity.
  • Interprets and implements notes and feedback from Director(s), Supervisors, or Leads in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
  • Adheres to digital file management protocols.
  • Aligns and engages with the values of Mainframe: a culture of community, connectivity, creativity, and collaboration.
  • Interacts respectfully and professionally with colleagues, staff members, and clients.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • A degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
  • Demonstrated understanding of principles of animation.
  • Working knowledge of anatomy, perspective, and composition. Background in classical animation is preferred.
  • Proficiency in using Maya is required.
  • Strong aesthetic skills including staging and timing.
  • Ability to communicate and/or demonstrate ideas clearly and concisely.  Practices attentive and active listening.  Incorporates feedback and direction received from the Director/Supervisor.
  • Makes decisions in a timely manner. Accepts accountability for own actions.
  • Solid work ethic and positive attitude. Ability to work under pressure. Self-motivated and proactive.  Consistently strives to expand knowledge base.
  • Efficient and detail-oriented.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively.
  • Ability to deliver work on time and fulfill production quota.

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