Overview

We are currently seeking an Animation TD, for our Vancouver studio. This is a project-based position focusing on one live action series with a CG main character. The Animation TD reports to the Animation Supervisor as well as the project’s Animation Lead and will assist in solving technical issues as needed for a team of 15+ animators.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Demo reel that demonstrates the principles of realistic and stylized animation at an intermediate level or higher.
• Production experience solving technical problems in Maya animation scenes including, but not limited to: nucleus manipulation and debugging, the dynamic relationship editor, and the full spectrum of deformers, etc.
• Proven ability to write simple tools and scripts to increase overall efficiency for the animation team
• Strong knowledge of layout and scene building
• Strong understanding of Rigging
• 2+ years’ experience working with geometry caching systems including the ability to troubleshoot caching issues.
• Utilize a broad understanding of VFX pipeline procedures and processes including those of departments outside of Animation when proposing solutions to meet overall studio goals.
• Assist other departments with any technical issues within the animation scenes as needed; including opening a lighting scene file to test a cache or a layout scene to re-export a camera.
• Animate for assigned shots when necessary.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal within Animation and other departments.
• Highly organized and good time management skills
• Python experience a bonus