Description
Elliott Animation is hiring in Toronto!
3D TRADITIONAL LEAD CHARACTER ANIMATOR
Fresh TV and Elliott Animation, a Toronto based artist-driven entertainment company is looking for a 3D Animator to join the team of a world-class animated television series.
Start date: IMMEDIATE.
YOU MUST RESIDE IN CANADA,
BE A CANADIAN CITIZEN OR HOLD A PR CARD.
The Job involves:
? Working with Director and Supervisors to create strong dynamic animation team
? Providing top quality character animation for a 3D series
? Working with Maya and character and prop rigs
? Addressing creative and technical notes effectively and in a timely manner
? Working closely with the rigging team to ensure effective assets
? Following established workflows, while using in house tools to ensure shots travel efficiently to downstream departments
? Ensuring continuity of posing and asset placement from shot to shot
? Maintaining daily quotas with regards to shot output and addressing notes
Requirements:
? Experience with traditional animation
? Experience as a 3D Lead animator managing an animation team in a studio environment
? Strong understanding of staging, posing, performance and fundamental animation principles in furthering the story through effective performance
? Knowledge of Maya character rigs
? Knowledge of Maya animation techniques
? Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills
? Attention to detail
? Ability to deliver work on schedule
Plusses:
? Experience animating for VFX projects
? Experience with project management software (like Shotgun)
? Professional experience in rigging or layout
Please email your resume to the email below with the position in the subject heading. You must be a Canadian citizen or hold a PR card.
jobs@elliottanimation.com