Senior Animator is required at Spin VFX Studio

Senior Animator is required at Spin VFX Studio

Studio: Spin VFX

Job Opening: Senior Animator

Location: Remote

Type: Contract

Responsibilities:

  • Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisor and Leads.
  • Responsible for animating of a series of shots on a specific project.
  • Creating movement of characters and creatures in service to the stories.
  • Participate as a team member by attending dailies on a regular basis.
  • Keyframe animate cinematic performance of characters, creatures and vehicles.
  • Clean up motion capture data and seamlessly add additional animation keyframe.
  • Establish and maintain scene continuity across animated objects or characters
  • Design full CG camera with cinematic performance.
  • Listen to, and implement the creative vision of the Animation Director, Leads and VFX Supervisor.
  • Operate and offer accurate timelines to support project deadlines.
  • Evaluate and dissect rigs to offer feedback in order to accomplish the intended performance.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Have 3 years or more of relevant professional VFX or animation experience creating convincing performances.
  • Knowledge of Linux and thorough knowledge of Maya.
  • Demonstrate the ability to create and find reference material to be used in the animation process.
  • Maintain a clean working file.
  • A strong ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
  • The ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the creative process.
  • An understanding of the VFX and animation pipeline.

Bonus Skills:

  • Previs experience
  • Experience working with motion capture in an animated production

Apply for the Job online: To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to careers@spinvfx.com