Animator

The role

Animators create animated characters and objects using traditional methods and computer graphics systems. The role involves conveying emotion through body language and facial expressions while meeting production schedules.

What you will do

• Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction
• Animate both primary and secondary characters
• Convey emotion through body language and facial expressions/dialog
• Meet schedules and show deadlines
• Participate in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress
• Interact with production, supervisors and team/peers to problem solve
• Follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/notes and feedback
• Work efficiently as part of a team or independently
• Animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult

Required qualifications

• Strong understanding of the principles of animation
• Knowledge of Maya
• 2-3 years of relevant experience or a 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate

Nice to have

• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy
• Life drawing skills

Benefits

• healthcare
• tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• standard increases as applicable

Before you apply

• Must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience

About the company

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc. is located in Vancouver, BC. The company is committed to respecting traditional lands and working with communities towards reconciliation.