Studio: WildBrain Studios
Job Opening: Senior Animator, CG
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Work from storyboard/animatic to create high quality animation sequences as assigned by the Lead Animator/Director
- Demonstrate a strong sense of performance, physical motion, posing, timing and weight, including lip sync and camera composition
- Block movements in rough animation, refine and polish to completion in final animation
- Complete assigned animation within scheduled timeframe
- Work with Animation Director and leads to ensure animation adheres to the style and vision set out by the Series Director
- Work closely with the team to create balanced solutions to any related technical and aesthetic issues
- Train, mentor, and motivate the animation team, and recommend any crew training needs to Lead Animator
- Be aware of what is happening on the team at all times and identify obstacles to the Lead Animator
- Assist in anticipating, communicating, and troubleshooting any creative or technical issues
- Ensure and maintain the quality, style and continuity of animation with available resources and within scheduled timeframes
- Keep current on animation techniques and technology
- Ensure the Lead Animator/Director’s instructions are carried through in the animation team
- Carry out duties in a professional and positive manner
- Be a positive and creative force on the team
- Lead by example and set the bar for animation quality
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in animation or film industry
- A solid proficiency in 3D animation programs
- A strong understanding of general animation, character animation, and lip sync
- A strong compositional skills
- A basic understanding of character rigging
- A solid understanding of character posing
- A strong understanding of basic human kinetics and real world physics
- Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas in a professional and positive manner
- Ability to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Ability to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure
- Encouraging attitude towards feedback and new initiatives
- Ability to adapt to multiple animation styles
- Openness to direction and ability to embrace change
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, visit https://wildbraincareers-wildbrain.icims.com/jobs/4958/senior-animator%2c-cg/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336030901