Mid - Intermediate Animator

Job description

Founded in 2013, ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC, Canada. With almost 400 design, storyboarding, modelling, rigging, animation, technical animation, lighting, visual effects and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

We are looking for Intermediate Animators (NOC 5241) to join our team in Suite 200 - 341 Water Street in Vancouver

**ABOUT THIS POSITION**

Animators are the backbone of this department. They are expected to consistently produce at the quality and output level determined by their production.

Job duties:
General duties that most artists in this occupation, in our studio are doing:

- Get client feedback on the graphic elements they are showcasing as a final composited image, as well as at each stage prior to the final render
- Determine the suited means to produce the desired visual effect and the appropriate method of communication
- Determine which graphic elements are used to produce the final image
- Use image processing, multimedia software, layout and drawing software to produce our final image
- Help guide the company on the timeline required to complete the tasks
- Use photograph and illustrated references to produce our final images
- Establish guidelines for the company’s final images
- Coordinate audio visuals
- Work in a multidisciplinary environment
- Use computer-assisted drawing, modelling, animation, and compositing software to produce final imagery. The imagery is used for printed marketing on each production.
- Provide 3D animated computer illustrations
- The company’s shows are based on adapting existing graphic illustrations into 3D animated content.

Below are specific duties of an Intermediate Animator working in our studio
- Intermediate Animators are the veterans on each line.
- They are expected to animate more complex or technically challenging shots to a high level of polish, all while consistently maintaining their quota.
- Responsible for creating animated sequences of characters, objects, and cameras, collaborate with the animation team to achieve the Art Director & Show Director’s vision
- Convert 2D concept artwork & storyboards into 3D Animation
- Implement all direction into solutions
- Communicate effectively with all artists & production
- Ensure the animation meets necessary performance and expectations
- Speedy execution of animation utilizing various abilities in skill set
- Ability to create material with ease while keeping content creation in mind
- Proficient with keyframe animation and have strong fundamentals such as posing, timing, and pacing
- Rough out animation blocking for review, then revise and polish to completion
- Strong understanding of the principles of animation
- Work within a schedule and create a certain quota of animation, while maintaining quality
- Take direction with ease and still be creative within the parameters of the show’s style
- At least 1 year of experience in Film, TV, videogame production or media equivalent
- At least 1 year of Maya experience required
- Completion of a Certificate/Diploma in Animation is an asset
- Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills

Term of employment: Full time

Language: English

Wage: $60,000 - $75,000 annually

If this sounds like you, and you are ready to be a part of the fastest growing studio in Vancouver. We want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a portfolio and a resume, with a cover letter describing your suitability for this position.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

**Salary**: $60,000.00-$78,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Vancouver, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location