PIXOMONDO

Senior Animator

PIXOMONDO

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Vancouver • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$110,000 - CA$125,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Working in close collaboration with the Production Staff, the Senior Animator will create top-notch animations and bring creatures, characters, objects and vehicles to life according to the project vision outlined by the Lead and/or Supervisor.
  • Working with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client’s vision and the project brief as outlined by the 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
  • Must be eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada
Benefits
  • The salary range for this position is $110,000 to $125,000 CND annually. Individual salaries within this range will be dependent upon skills, experience, and qualifications.
  • Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.
  • Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.
  • PXO does not accept resumes from recruiters. Unsolicited resumes are accepted directly from candidates only. PXO will not pay any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. *

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
animation3D character animationanimation riggingMocap cleanup3D rotomationtraditional animation principlesscene layoutcompositionvisual effectsstorytelling
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadershipproactiveartistic skillsability to meet deadlinesability to work overtimecollaborationcreativity