Bc - Animator

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, Canada Zoic Studios Full time

**CG Animator Artist**

**_This position is onsite, based in Vancouver, BC. All applicants must reside in the lower Mainland of BC, Canada._**

**About Zoic**
Zoic Studios is a Visual Effects company that specializes in high end visual effects for television, film, and advertising. Our mantra is Visual Evolution - we focus on every part of the process, from the final picture to the pipeline used to create them.

Are you looking for your next creative and technical challenge? Come join our team

**Why Join Zoic?**
- We are an Artist owned and operated VFX studio.
- We love what we do and always stay curious about new technology and techniques.
- We respect work/life balance in a hectic industry.
- We work with a team from all walks of life and backgrounds.

There’s an exciting new project that we’ll be working on at Zoic. It's a stop-motion animated feature that will be starting up in June 2024 and will continue on into the Fall of 2025.

For this particular show Zoic employees assigned to the project will be working within our Zoic Vancouver Studios, in the Gastown Area (close to Waterfront Station Downtown). Coming together as a team within our studio will help create the excitement and positive work environment we want for this special project.

**Summary of Position**
The Animator is responsible for creating inspiring, engaging, appealing, and naturalistic performances for a wide array of CG characters and objects based off storyboards, audio tracks, and Directors briefs.

**Job Function**
- Take a shot from blocking through final animation under the project's supervisors.
- Take creative direction from the Director, Animation Supervisor, and Leads to ensure the highest quality of animation possible.
- Meet deadlines as established by Production Management.
- Perform other tasks related to CG animation including shot layouts, animating cameras, and props.
- Create animation clips for a shared animation library.
- Produce work in accordance with the look and feel of a stop motion production while adhering to established style guidelines.
- Interpret and match 2D storyboards and animatics.
- Maintain a consistent level of productivity while producing high-quality work.

**Qualifications**
- 3-5 years’ experience as a CG Character Animator in a professional capacity.
- Strong grasp of traditional animation principles including posing, acting, performance, layout, appeal, and composition.
- Proficiency in Autodesk Maya.
- Experience working in VFX or Animation.
- Experience working with motion capture data and crowds, a plus.
- Proficient in the fundamentals of figurative art.
- Excellent communication and technical problem-solving skills.

**Additional information**
- British Columbia Employees Pay Range: $35 - $50 _(The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position)_
- Zoic does not cover relocation costs.
- This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

**This position is based in Vancouver. All applicants must reside in British Columbia.**
- Permanent Residents and Canadians only, please.,_

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