Character Design Lead guiding a team in producing 3D character designs for animation. Collaborating with Art Directors and ensuring quality in the visual direction.
About the role
- Mid Animator responsible for creating animations for VFX and Animation projects. Collaborating closely with production staff and ensuring alignment with project vision at Pixomondo.
Responsibilities
- Working in close collaboration with the Production Staff, the Mid 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 Lead and/or 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
- 3 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
- Must have your own equipment setup to work remotely in B.C.
Benefits
- The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000 CND.
- 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.
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