3D Animator (Maya)

TL;DR

3D Animator (Maya): Creating high-quality CG animations for animated projects with an accent on character performance, timing, and composition. Focus on delivering animations that align with the creative vision and project style guides while collaborating with leads and supervisors.

Location: Remote (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)

Company

A creative studio with over 25 years of experience producing content for partners such as Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, and Nickelodeon.

What you will do

• Create animation that supports the overall creative vision and story for CG projects.
• Follow established performance styles under the leadership of Supervisors and Leads.
• Collaborate to determine unique traits for animated characters and objects.
• Implement balance, composition, and timing requirements to support character performance.
• Deliver assignments according to project schedules and established quotas.
• Creatively enhance materials to achieve high standards of performance and complexity.

Requirements

• Demonstrated understanding of principles of animation.
• Proficiency in using Maya.
• Working knowledge of anatomy, perspective, and composition.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and incorporate feedback from Directors and Supervisors.

Nice to have

• Degree or diploma in fine arts, animation, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in 3D animation.
• Background in classical animation.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on solving creative and technical challenges.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with industry-leading partners.
• Inclusive workplace as an Equal Opportunity Employer.