Animator

This is a Full Time Job

Job Description: Animator at Sony Imageworks Vancouver
Project based, Full Time
Language in work environment: English
Sony Imageworks Vancouver is seeking Animators!
Responsibilities:
• Create animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
• Emphasize conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/dialog as required by each specific project.
• Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines.
• Participate in dailies, rounds, and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interact with production, supervisors, and team/peers to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Decipher and follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes, and feedback.
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine various design solutions.
• Animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.
Qualifications:
• Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages, including Maya, is required.
• Background or experience in fine art, demonstrating a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, and form is highly desired.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy, as well as life drawing skills, are desirable.
• Most desired: 2-year diploma or 1-year certificate; however, a minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
Application Requirements:
• You must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience, including the nuances for this specific role.