Senior Animator

2 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada ICON Creative Studio Inc. Full time $70,000 - $85,000 per year

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.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Senior Animators are the seasoned 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.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Demonstrate mastery in animation techniques, consistently delivering top-tier work that exceeds established quality standards.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and/or intermediate animators, sharing insights, techniques, and best practices to enhance the overall skill level of the team.
  • Take a comprehensive view of the animation process, ensuring a cohesive and seamless flow across complex sequences, technically challenging shots, and larger group animations.
  • Uphold a deep understanding of the show's unique style, ensuring all animations align with and enhance the established artistic vision.
  • Streamline the shot approval process by leveraging your experience to address feedback promptly, minimizing the need for revisions.
  • Implement and advocate for efficient scene organization and workflows, optimizing productivity and collaboration within the animation team.
  • Oversee and maintain shot continuity, ensuring a consistent visual narrative throughout your shots/sequence that aligns with the surrounding sequences.
  • Take a proactive approach to solving complex animation challenges, demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot efficiently and communicate solutions effectively.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Lead Animator, Animation Director, and Animation Supervisor, contributing valuable insights and fostering a positive and productive working environment.
  • Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of the animation process, identifying and addressing larger issues in assets to elevate the overall quality of the production

Requirements:

  • More than 3 years of work experience in 3D animation using MAYA in a series or film production;
  • A strong background as a Lead in feature or series CG character animation;
  • Have experience and an interest in cartoony style;
  • Quadruped animation's experience recommended;
  • Comfortable with filming reference footage and using the reference footage;
  • Ability to work within an established pipeline and learn to use custom tools;
  • Ability to understand and interpret effectively a storyboard and the Director's feedback and be able to give direction to a team;
  • Have good teaching skills, be a mentor, and technically and artistically develop the team
  • Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills;

The ideal candidate will have:

  • At least 2 years of experience in Film, TV, videogame production or media equivalent
  • At least 2 years 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

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 to us.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Disability insurance
  • Extended health care
  • Vision care

Work Location: In person

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