Senior Animator (VFX)

TL;DR

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

Location: Must be eligible to work in Ontario, Canada

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

• Create top-notch animations for creatures, characters, objects, and vehicles according to project vision.
• Provide animated sequences aligning with client vision and project briefs.
• Animate in various styles, including realistic humans, motion capture, and complex characters.
• Perform Mocap cleanup and 3D rotomation for FX.
• Utilize animation software like Maya for visual effects 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.
• Strong understanding of scene layout to match plates.
• Excellent artistic skill set with a full understanding of animation and composition.
• Must be eligible to work in Ontario, Canada.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Benefits may vary by location due to regional regulations and company policies.