Studio: Cinesite
Job Opening: Senior Animator
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Type: Fixed Term
Responsibilities:
- You will be working with the Animation Director to establish and maintain a style of performance for the project and create characters that will resonate with the audience;
- Work closely with the Director and Animation Director to interpret and implement creative concepts and notes to create a first-class independent animated feature;
- Provide constructive feedback while acting as mentor to the animation team, to encourage the growth of the division.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Minimum 5 years experience working in CG animation;
- Strong background in feature CG character animation, including an in-depth understanding of anatomy, shot composition, and the principals of animation;
- Strong creative skills and a thorough understanding of the techniques required to animate characters to match the voice acting and intent of the scene;
- Strong abilities in acting, timing, and staging;
- Previous experience animating a stereoscopic feature (asset);
- Excellent Maya skills and a good understanding of how best to use facial and body pose libraries;
- Ability to work within an established pipeline and learn to use custom tools;
- Excellent understanding of the feature animation pipeline, from modeling through rigging, animation and rendering;
- Ability to work well in a team while solving shot-specific issues independently;
- Ability to meet project requirements and work within a deadline;
- Experience in leading and training others;
- Basic understanding of rigging techniques;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Degree and / or diploma in fine arts, animation or equivalent experience (preferred);
- Organizational skills and a methodical approach to your work.
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://cinesitemontreal.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=284