Senior Animator (VFX)

TL;DR

Senior Animator: Creating top-notch animations for creatures, characters, objects, and vehicles for film and TV projects with an accent on aligning with client vision and project brief. Focus on animating in various styles, motion capture cleanup, and utilizing Maya proficiency for visual effects-intensive projects.

Location: Must be eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada

Salary: $110,000–$125,000 CND annually

Company

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

What you will do

• Collaborate with Production Staff to deliver animated sequences aligned with client vision and project brief.
• Animate creatures, realistic humans, vehicles, complex characters, objects, and cameras in various styles.
• Perform Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX.
• Utilize animation software like Maya for visual effects-intensive projects.

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 and strong understanding of scene layout to match plates.
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and strong sense of composition.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proactive with the ability to lead a creative vision and meet tight deadlines.
• Must be eligible to work in British Columbia, Canada.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual salary range of $110,000 to $125,000 CND.
• An equal opportunity employer committed to evaluating qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.