Animator

This is a Full Time Job

Les Films Sony Imageworks Québec Inc.

700 Rue Saint-Hubert, Suite 400, Montreal QC HY2 0C1

Project based, Full Time

Excellent communication skills in French and English. Animation roles require interpreting and executing creative direction, animation notes, and feedback from supervisors and directors, often delivered in English. Collaboration with global teams and participation in dailies, reviews, and client sessions frequently occur in English. Additionally, animation tools, pipelines, and technical documentation are primarily available in English.

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.