Senior Animator

2 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Pixomondo Full time

The Role:

Working in close collaboration with the Production Staff, the Senior 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 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  

Your Track Record:  

  • 5 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 

Additional Requirements: 

Must be eligible to work in Ontario, Canada

About Pixomondo (PXO):

PXO, a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content. Through its 23-year history, the Oscar, BAFTA, & Emmy-winning creative and technology company has been a trusted partner for storytellers and showrunners worldwide. The company has consistently created iconic works, from Martin Scorsese's Academy Award-winning Hugo and multiple seasons of HBO's Emmy-winning Game of Thrones to the recent House of the Dragon, Amazon's The Boys, and Lionsgate's John Wick: Chapter 4. 

In Virtual Production, PXO collaborates with filmmakers from first drawing to final pixel. Using interactive technology and proprietary software and tools, PXO brings ideas to life by virtually immersing filmmakers in the worlds they imagine, throughout every stage of the creative process.  

The company's LED virtual production work includes House of the Dragon, Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Reacher, and Amazon's critically acclaimed Cada Minuto Cuenta. PXO has seven creative studios and three LED volumes in the US, UK, Germany, and Canada. 

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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