Feature - Animator

Job Description

Responsibilities

''What would you say you do here?''
• Create memorable acting choices - able to define the characters and offer fresh and original ideas. Develop the emotional content of each scene through strong acting skills.
• Work closely with directing animator and supervising animator to keep characters on model. Set a high quality standard of animation for other animators to follow.
• Ability to take on a range of animation styles
• Able to establish/ create outstanding mechanics
• Consistently finds appealing poses - elevates the quality of any characters' design or shot
• Test character setups and develop new animation tools.
• Ability to solve technical issues independently and/ or knowledge of when to elevate them
• Strong understanding of the CG animation pipeline
• Strong communication skills - able to anticipate any delays to schedule and communicate those issues as soon as possible.
• Open and responsive to feedback or changes
• Teamwork: Mentoring new animators, sharing suggestions and helpful tips and tricks, seeking out opportunities and efficiencies that drive the department forward.

Qualifications

''What do I need to have in order to do this job?''
• BA or equivalent gained from a combination of skills and knowledge from education, work experience, and/or training
• 2+ years of professional CG experience
• Character Performance experience.
• Willingness to work overtime, and on weekends, when necessary
• Must be willing to adhere to all Company COVID-19 workplace safety policies and protocols.
• In select work settings or where jurisdictionally mandated, must submit an attestation disclosing your COVID-19 vaccination status and be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or adhere to enhanced protocols.

''What can I offer?''
• Understanding of Rigging
• Drawing skills
• Traditional Animation skills
• Storyboarding skills

Additional Information

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