Animator - Intermediate - Vancouver, Canada - Image Engine Design
Description
POSITION PURPOSE
They will begin quality checking their own work and assisting Senior artists to develop new concepts and approaches to improve work quality.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work primarily with Animation Supervisor/Leads to create convincing performances and motion of character/noncharacter assets
- Animate character/noncharacter assets from simple to difficult with a minimum of supervision
- Work with production and supervisor team to understand and manage schedules and shot deadlines
- Work with animation team to maintain continuity and consistent performance within a show
- Communicate successes and challenges faced by the team to the Animation Lead
- Manage time and resources to meet weekly targets
- Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve throughput
- Animate dynamic, believable and appealing characters/noncharacter assets
- Attend dailies, reviews, and team meetings as required
- Accurately address critique and comments from supervisors, and ensure that revisions are completed in a timely manner
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years' of experience animating character and noncharacter assets for VFX/feature films
- Knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design
- Ability to animate multiple types of character/noncharacter assets from simple to complex
- Strong visual storyteller and wellversed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to balance quick turnaround while achieving a high degree of aesthetic quality
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
- Strong knowledge of Maya
- A working knowledge of Motion Capture and/or Rigging is a plus
- Ability to come up with creative and efficient rendering solutions
Core skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and deal with competing priorities and projects
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a diverse group, and thrive under the pressure of tight production deadlines
- Excellent time management and communication skills
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