Sony Pictures Imageworks

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Experienced Animator

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$45k-$56kDetected 93 days ago
Maya

About the role

  • Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations.
  • Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
  • Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot.
  • Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions.

Requirements

  • Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation.
  • Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required.
  • Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired.
  • Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
  • Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.
  • Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
  • Emphasis should be placed on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/ dialog as required by each specific project.
  • Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback.
  • Possess a strong understanding of the principles of animation. Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required. Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired. Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable. Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.
  • The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $56.49/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.
  • We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We encourage candidates from all identities to apply.
  • Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Nice to have

  • of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.

Compensation

  • The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $56.49/hr.

Benefits

  • per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable
  • are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable.
  • We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

Company info

  • We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.
  • Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
  • 658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4
  • Project based, Full Time
  • Language in work environment - English

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.
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