Senior Animator

Job Description

Pixomondo is an award winning, industry-leading Virtual Production and Visual Effects company, providing expertise and solutions for premium Film and Episodic content. With an established global network of facilities in both Europe and North America, our mission is to partner with clients to deliver on their creative ambitions for film and episodic content.
Our PXO team continues to expand and explore the frontiers of tech in filmmaking, and we're looking for you!

Key responsibilities:
• Working with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client's vision and the project brief as outlined by the Lead and/or Supervisor Ability to animate in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) as required on assigned project(s)
• Sufficient capability in Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX
• Proficiency with animation software (Maya) for visual effects-intensive projects
• Other miscellaneous duties as required from time to time by the Animation and CG Supervisor

Requirements
• 5 years of professional experience in VFX and Animation for Films and TV
• Expert knowledge of traditional animation principles for Hard Surface and Character Animation.
• Strong knowledge of animation rigging/set-up and 3D character animation
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition
• Knowledge of the software and hardware used in the post-production process
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Visual Effects and associated pipelines
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Proactive, with the ability to lead a creative vision
• Work should demonstrate the ability to define character, create fluid motion, organic movement, and storytelling
• Ability to work overtime/weekends when a project calls for it
• Work efficiently to meet tight deadlines

Additional Requirements:

Must be eligible to work in Quebec/ Canada

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g4q501-3-149-251-155-42 in your application.