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

About Zoic Studios

Zoic Studios is an Award winning VFX company made up of accomplished artists and producers who understand story, process and relationships. Partnership, integrity and enthusiasm are our key founding principles. We have three locations, Los Angeles, New York City and Vancouver, Canada. Some of our recent credits include, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny, Keeping Up with the Joneses, Once Upon a Time, The 100, Arrow, Flash & Man in the High Castle.

"Visual Evolution" is our mission; we invest in constantly improving our technological and studio processes so that our artists can focus on being creative even in the lightning fast paced world of visual effects. We apply these principles to our work on some of the most VFX intensive film and television projects out there. We like a challenge. Do you?