Animator

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.
700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400,
Montreal QC HY2 0C1

Project based, Full Time
Language in work environment - Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business

Les Films Sony Imageworks is seeking Animators!
• Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by using traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
• Emphasis should be placed on 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, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interacts with production, supervisors and team/peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/assigned tasks.
• Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback.
• Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to resolve various design solutions.
• Able to 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 required.
• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form 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, minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

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