Senior Animator (Game Art)

TL;DR

Senior Animator (Game Art): Creating high-quality character, creature, and object animation for live-action visual effects on a short-term contract. Focus on solving technical and artistic problems, ensuring production deadlines are met, and adapting smoothly to project changes.

Location: Must be based in British Columbia, or willing to relocate.

Salary: $65,000 - $133,000 a year (specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC).

Company

hirify.global is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality by blending filmmaking with breakthrough technologies.

What you will do

• Create high-quality animation under the direction of Animation Supervisors and Leads.
• Collaborate with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve technical and artistic problems.
• Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of live-action production experience.
• Knowledge of Maya (required); Nuke, 3Ds Max (a plus).
• Strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing, and storytelling.
• Strong understanding of the language of the camera, including framing, perspective, lenses, and camera movement.
• Good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project.

Nice to have

• Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills.
• Previs experience.
• Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field or equivalent experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities.
• Committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application.
• Receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.