Senior Animator (GameDev)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (GameDev): Creating top-notch animations and bringing creatures, characters, objects and vehicles to life according to the project vision. Focus on animating in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) and working with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client’s vision.

Location: Must live in Montreal and already be eligible to work in Canada. It is not possible to provide work visa or relocation assistance for this position.

Company

hirify.global (PXO), a Sony Pictures Entertainment company, creates industry-leading Visualization, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects for premium Film and Episodic content.

What you will do

• Work with the Production Staff to provide animated sequences that align with the Client’s vision and the project brief.
• Animate in various styles (creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, complex characters, objects, cameras, etc.) as required on assigned project(s).
• Handle Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX.
• Utilize animation software (Maya) for visual effects-intensive projects.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required from time to time by the Animation and CG Supervisor.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must live in Montreal and already be eligible to work in Canada. It is not possible to provide work visa or relocation assistance for this position.
• Fluency in English is required.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global is an equal opportunity employer.