Studio: Od Studios
Job Opening: Animator
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Creates animated characters and objects that meet the required direction.
- The artist must possess the ability to animate both primary and secondary characters to create a desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
- Emphasis should be placed on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/dialog as required by each specific project.
- Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress.
- Interacts with production, supervisors, and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks.
- Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes, and feedback.
- Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions. Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation.
- Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required.
- Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired.
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience.
- Working knowledge of Linux
- Python and Rigging experience a plus
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your CV to apply@theodstudios.com