Lead Animator

Description

Job Duties(s):
Animation (Character), Animation (Facial), Cinematography, Motion Capture (applying data)

Responsibilities:
•Proficiency for visual storytelling with a strong understanding of plot/emotional intent.
•Strong understanding of cinematography, editing technique and other camera essentials.
•Liaising with other Animators re: progress of shots, giving suggestions, problem solving.
•Liasing with Director and Head of 3D Production, and passing feedback on to other Animators.
•Liasing with the Animation TD, ensuring that all technical issues are being addressed in an efficient manner.
•A desire to mentor and train other Animators on the team.
•Experience animating with Maya.
•Experience with the Motion Capture to Animation process - which will include workloads of both motion capture animation and keyframe animation.

Ideally British Columbia Resident.

Position Summary
This position reports to the Head of 3D Production and the Director.