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Animateur·trice Senior 3D | 3D Senior Animator
Framestore
Location: Hybrid, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Senior animators produce the movements, actions and performances of three-dimensional computer graphic characters and objects for high-end VFX films.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Animation Lead and Supervisor to produce high quality animation which creates compelling, story-driven and action packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the film
- Work efficiently as part of a team, or independently, to complete assigned shots
- Animate both primary and secondary characters and elements
- Submit shots for review and follow through with notes and feedback if required
- Meet schedules and show deadlines
- Continue to become familiar with new tools, software, data and other related technology
Required Qualifications / Skills
- A proven understanding of performance and acting
- A proven understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture and form
- A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for creature and animal movement
- A thorough knowledge of Maya
- An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups and animation pipelines
- Being open to direction and able to embrace change
- Attention to detail
- Reliable, with good time keeping and the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent organisation, communication and interpersonal skills
- A demonstrable commitment to creative collaboration within a team and with other departments
- Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Preferred Qualifications
- An understanding of story, acting and film-making
- A traditional animation and/or art background
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy
- A working knowledge of Modeling, Rigging and Mel/Python scripting
- Previous experience working with motion capture data
- Ability to work under pressure
Framestore is proud to employ extraordinary talent across all genders, races, nationalities, religions, ages, abilities and sexual preferences. We aim to encourage and support all of our current and future employees to achieve their potential. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on any basis when applying for a career with us.
