Senior Technical Animator bridging art and technology at Behaviour Interactive. Optimize tools and pipelines for character animation in a AAA Unreal Engine game.
About the role
- Senior Animator responsible for producing animations aligned with project vision and client requirements. Collaborating with production teams to deliver high-quality visual content.
Responsibilities
- Work with the production team to deliver animated sequences that match the client’s vision and the project brief as defined by the manager and/or supervisor;
- Ability to animate in a variety of styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, props, cameras, etc.) as required by assigned project(s);
- Sufficient motion-capture cleanup skills and 3D cleanup/rotation capabilities for visual effects;
- Proficiency with animation software (Maya) for VFX-heavy 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 film and television;
- Deep knowledge of traditional animation principles for both hard-surface animation and character animation;
- Strong knowledge of rigging/animation setup and 3D character animation;
- Strong working knowledge of Maya;
- Solid understanding of scene layout to match live-action plates;
- Excellent artistic skills with a thorough understanding of animation and a strong sense of composition;
- Familiarity with the software and hardware used in the post-production process;
- Demonstrated understanding of visual effects and related pipelines;
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills;
- Proactive, with the ability to drive a creative vision;
- Ability to work overtime and weekends when a project requires it;
- Able to work effectively to meet tight deadlines;
- Must be based in Montreal and have the legal right to work in Canada. Work visas or relocation assistance cannot be provided for this position;
- For production needs, fluency in English is required.
Benefits
- Pixomondo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified candidates 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 CVs from recruiters. CVs are only accepted when submitted directly by candidates. PXO does not cover fees associated with unsolicited CVs.
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