Motion Design Intern supporting 2D/3D animation, branded content, and campaign production at The Heist, Thinkingbox’s motion design and post - production studio.
About the role
- Senior Animator at Bardel Entertainment producing high-quality 3D animations and collaborating with teams. Mentoring junior animators and enhancing storytelling in animated feature films.
Responsibilities
- Produce high-quality 3D character animation for a feature animation project, ensuring alignment with performance, story, and emotional depth.
- Take ownership of assigned animation sequences, from initial blocking through to final polish, executing them with skill and precision.
- Develop impactful performances that resonate with viewers, utilizing a range of styles to match the character's personality and the director's vision.
- Collaborate closely with Animation Supervisors, Leads, and peers to enhance character performances and achieve visual consistency throughout the animation.
- Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to challenges in performance and character development, enriching the storytelling process.
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving any rigging, performance, or technical issues that arise in the animation pipeline.
- Participate actively in team meetings, including dailies and reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering a supportive environment.
- Ensure high standards of organization within animation files and adherence to studio pipeline and workflow practices.
- Manage multiple animation shots effectively, prioritizing based on deadlines and project requirements.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in animation, preferably within a feature film or high-end production setting.
- Strong experience in a senior role or as a lead animator on animated feature films or series.
- Advanced proficiency in Maya and exceptional understanding of animation principles, including timing, weight, and spacing.
- Solid grasp of anatomy and physicality, successfully applying these to bipeds and quadrupeds in animation.
- Ability to interpret direction effectively while also contributing creative solutions to enhance animation quality.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative work ethic, enabling effective teamwork in hybrid or remote settings.
- A commitment to mentoring junior animators and improving overall team performance while maintaining studio standards.
- A portfolio or demo reel that showcases engaging, complex animated performances that illustrate strong acting choices, diverse range of animation styles including comedic, subtle, and physical performances, detailed breakdown of artistic choices and technical methods utilized in the animation process, high level of polish and attention to timing, arcs, and character expressions, and demonstration of storytelling capabilities paired with technical proficiency, reflecting feature-quality work.
Benefits
- Flexible work environment
- Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
- RRSP matching
- Ability to work remotely and collaborate in-person
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