Arc Productions HIRING FOR Senior Animators
Arc Productions, a Canadian based CG animation and visual effects facility located in downtown Toronto is looking for a Senior Animator to join our team. With over 250 artists and technical directors and the most up to date resources available, we bring the vision to both major Hollywood studios and independent producers to life in a wide array of formats: theatrical features, television, DVDs, shorts and game cinematics.
JOB TITLE: Senior Animator
DEPARTMENT: Animation
REPORTS TO: Head of Animation /Supervising Animator
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Animator completes assigned shots in accordance with the Director’s overall vision. This role checks in regularly with supervising animators regarding individual progress and with the animation producer regarding tasks and available work. This role must anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders, provide support to more junior team members, maintain awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to the animation department, and perform additional duties as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Complete assigned shots in accordance with Director’s overall vision
· Gather suitable reference material from various sources
· Animate characters and props using Maya
· Attend all sequence Launches and Dailies to understand the Director and Animation Director’s needs, and note required revisions
· Revise shots as directed
· Ensure that all assigned shots are completed within required timelines
· Check in with supervising animators regarding progress, and check in with animation producer regarding tasks and available work
· Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within Arc Productions pipeline
· Anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any technical issues with assistance of key stakeholders
· Provide support to more junior team members by providing artistic direction and assisting with technical difficulties
· Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure proper completion of assets and to ensure a smooth production
· Maintain awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to the Animation Department (schedule, complexity of shots, etc…)
· Keep Animation Lead aware of any production problems
· Keep up to speed with current industry trends
· Perform additional duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· 5+ years experience of CG character animation experience, with proven animation skills
· Feature film experience required
· General understanding of animation styles and techniques as well as an excellent comprehension of animation production for film and/or television
· Solid understanding of the animation production pipeline as a whole with an understanding of adjacent department workflows as well as how the Animation Department interacts with the overall production process
· Strong working knowledge of CG Animation Software (experience with Maya a tremendous asset)
· Previous study of anatomy, perspective and composition, with strong drawing skills an asset
· Demonstrated knowledge of animation timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques
· High level of creativity, with the ability to perform to standard under tight deadlines
· Ability to adapt working style to budget and schedule parameters
· Ability to handle feedback and constructive criticism well
· Openness to existing workflows with the ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
· Ability to solve problems independently and check own work
· Strong sense of initiative with the capacity to work well in a team setting
· Availability to work overtime during production crunch periods
Thank you for your interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please apply at our website @ http://www.arcproductions.com/careers
JOB TITLE: Senior Animator
DEPARTMENT: Animation
REPORTS TO: Head of Animation /Supervising Animator
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Senior Animator completes assigned shots in accordance with the Director’s overall vision. This role checks in regularly with supervising animators regarding individual progress and with the animation producer regarding tasks and available work. This role must anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any technical issues with assistance from key stakeholders, provide support to more junior team members, maintain awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to the animation department, and perform additional duties as required.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
· Complete assigned shots in accordance with Director’s overall vision
· Gather suitable reference material from various sources
· Animate characters and props using Maya
· Attend all sequence Launches and Dailies to understand the Director and Animation Director’s needs, and note required revisions
· Revise shots as directed
· Ensure that all assigned shots are completed within required timelines
· Check in with supervising animators regarding progress, and check in with animation producer regarding tasks and available work
· Maintain a convention of file naming structures for all shots that is compatible within Arc Productions pipeline
· Anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot any technical issues with assistance of key stakeholders
· Provide support to more junior team members by providing artistic direction and assisting with technical difficulties
· Collaborate with other departments as necessary to ensure proper completion of assets and to ensure a smooth production
· Maintain awareness of the broader show needs as they relate to the Animation Department (schedule, complexity of shots, etc…)
· Keep Animation Lead aware of any production problems
· Keep up to speed with current industry trends
· Perform additional duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
· 5+ years experience of CG character animation experience, with proven animation skills
· Feature film experience required
· General understanding of animation styles and techniques as well as an excellent comprehension of animation production for film and/or television
· Solid understanding of the animation production pipeline as a whole with an understanding of adjacent department workflows as well as how the Animation Department interacts with the overall production process
· Strong working knowledge of CG Animation Software (experience with Maya a tremendous asset)
· Previous study of anatomy, perspective and composition, with strong drawing skills an asset
· Demonstrated knowledge of animation timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques
· High level of creativity, with the ability to perform to standard under tight deadlines
· Ability to adapt working style to budget and schedule parameters
· Ability to handle feedback and constructive criticism well
· Openness to existing workflows with the ability to learn quickly and comprehend custom in-house production tools
· Ability to solve problems independently and check own work
· Strong sense of initiative with the capacity to work well in a team setting
· Availability to work overtime during production crunch periods
Thank you for your interest but only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Please apply at our website @ http://www.arcproductions.com/careers