WildBrain Studios is hiring Senior Animator

WildBrain Studios is hiring Senior Animator

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