Soho VFX, a leading visual effects studio located in Toronto, is currently seeking an experienced Character Animator to join our growing team. We have many exciting projects in the works and we offer a great working environment and team of artists to collaborate with.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned shots in accordance with Directors overall vision.
- Gather suitable reference material from various sources.
- Animate characters and props using Maya.
- Attend all sequence launches and dailies to understand the Director and Animation Director's needs, and note required revisions.
- Anticipate, communicate, and troubleshoot any technical issues with assistance of key stakeholders.
- Experience with tracking packages such as, PFTrack and Syntheyes, as well as Renderman and 3Delight are an asset.
- Ability to take direction positively, work well within a team, and thrive under the pressure of deadlines.
Qualifications
- Must be a Canadian resident.
- 3+ years of CG character animation experience (feature film experience preferred) with proven animation skills.
- Completed post-secondary education in 3D animation or other relevant area of study.
- Working knowledge of CG Animation Software (experience with Maya a tremendous asset)
- Previous study of anatomy, perspective and composition, with strong drawing skills an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge of animation timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques.
- Strong creative problem solving skills.
- Ability to handle feedback and constructive criticism well.
- Ability to adapt working style to budget and schedule parameters.
- High level of creativity, with the ability to perform to standard under tight deadlines,
- Availability to work overtime during production crunch periods.
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