Overview

Animal Logic – the company that brought you Peter Rabbit – is looking for an Animator. You will be responsible for producing high quality performance animation that is in line with the Director’s creative vision and commensurate with level. You will also create a believable performance and expressions of 3D CG characters and objects. This is a fulltime, contract role that reports to the Animation Supervisor and Artist Management.

Responsibilities include:

• Bring characters to life
• Produce high quality animation in line with the Directors creative vision and the brief received from lead and/or supervisor
• Animate using effective storytelling skills, through knowledge of camera angles and framing shots
• Understand the visual requirements for the film and in consultation with your Lead and/or Supervisor, provide input into the procedures and techniques that will enable these to be met
• Adhere to deadlines and anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues with Production
• Help provide solutions to creative briefs through existing tools & processes
• Understand department pipeline including all assets and tools, and their purpose
• Become proficient with the department’s propriety tools

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ industry experience in feature films, TV series or games with a focus in Animation
• Experience working in a feature animated film pipeline
• Proficiency to create stylized animation work at a high-end feature film quality level demonstrated through past project work and/or reel/portfolio
• Working knowledge in animation techniques and a proficiency in 3d software packages, particularly Maya
• Proven ability to produce feature film quality character animation in a range of styles
• Solid knowledge of animation tools and workflow
• Knowledge of traditional animation techniques and the principles of character performance such as posing, timing, acting and storytelling techniques
• A strong knowledge of anatomy, movement and basic real world physics and their application for animation
• Recognised post-secondary qualification in animation, film or related field preferable
• A demonstrated passion and ability in 3d animation
• Enthusiasm, positivity, initiative and talent coupled with an understanding for taking direction and performing tasks to the individual’s best abilities
• Have an “eye” for the nuances of a believable action
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• A flexible approach while maintaining consistently high standards
• Ability to balance workloads to achieve deadlines within a team environment
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to learn, and contribute to the success of the team and project
• Have the ability to listen and be open to all feedback given
• Open to new workflows and tool sets

Salary range CAD$65 – 90k and extended medical benefits. In addition, we include a comprehensive benefits package with paid vacation time, extended medical and dental, AD&D, LTD and Life insurance. Relocation assistance provided if required. If you are interested in applying for this role please fill out our online application form via our website http://www.animallogic.com/Careers/Jobs

We have animation studios in Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, Canada and a development office in Los Angeles. Our Vancouver studio is within the creative precinct of Yaletown and is currently working on DC Super Pets, set for release in 2022. Our business and work location for this role is 840 Cambie Street, Vancouver. Our contact number is 604 398 4800. This studio opened its doors in 2015 to begin work on the animated feature The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part, which was released in 2019.