Lead Animator

1 day ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Zoic Studios Full time
Lead Animator Job Description

Zoic Studios is seeking a highly skilled Lead Animator to join our team in Vancouver, BC. As a Lead Animator, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animation while mentoring and supporting our growing CG animation team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Receive sequence and shot animation performance launches from the Animation Supervisor.
  • Help set the standard for animation.
  • Assist the Animation Supervisor in directing and mentoring the animation team.
  • Assist with the onboarding of new animators.
  • Collaborate with VFX asset leads to ensure models and rigs drive necessary performances.
  • Drive communication and collaboration with the upstream and downstream disciplines.
  • Help animators overcome technical problems through collaboration with department Technical Directors (TDs) and production technology teams.
  • Advise Production and Technology teams on creation and management of animation toolsets, libraries, and software.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years' experience as a CG Character Animator in the entertainment industry.
  • Experience leading a team of animators in a production environment.
  • Expertise in traditional animation principles, acting, performance, layout, and composition for feature film production.
  • Strong knowledge of Maya animation tools and workflow.
  • Experience working in a visual effects pipeline.
  • Experience working with motion capture data and crowds.
  • A firm grasp of technical animation issues including character effects and rigging, preferred.
Why Work at Zoic Studios?
  • 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a talented team of artists and work on a stop-motion animated feature project. If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Animator looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.

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