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Senior 3D Animator
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TL;DR
Senior 3D Animator (Maya/Character Animation): Creating high-quality keyframe animation for characters across animated series, films, cinematics, and video games with an accent on movement, visual consistency, and artistic direction. Focus on interpreting storyboards and animatics, analyzing organic motion, delivering animation under production deadlines, and refining work through director feedback.
Location: Montréal, Québec, Canada; work may be performed at the studio or remotely.
Company
Animation studio creating television series, feature films, cinematics, amusement park experiences, motion capture projects, and video games.
What you will do
- Create high-level keyframe character animation from storyboards, 2D animatics, and reference documents.
- Maintain animation consistency from one shot to another.
- Follow the style and artistic vision set by the Animation Director.
- Meet production deadlines and quotas established by the Coordinator and Producer.
- Analyze and apply requested corrections, preparing work for daily validations.
- Participate in team meetings and sequence launches.
Requirements
- College and/or university education in animation.
- At least 7 years of experience in high-quality 3D animation.
- Mastery of Maya animation.
- Excellent knowledge of traditional animation techniques and character movement principles.
- Ability to interpret animated or static storyboards and analyze organic movement, weight, and fluidity.
- Eligibility to work in Canada is required.
Nice to have
- Knowledge of visual effects.
Culture & Benefits
- Flexible work options, including working at the studio or from home.
- Paid flex days and a focus on work-life balance without expected overtime.
- Group insurance, an employee assistance program, and telemedicine services.
- Inclusive and respectful work environment focused on teamwork and openness.
- Social, cultural, sports, and community activities.
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