About the role
Company Description
As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through high-end visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 10 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai and now in London.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute realistic movements for various characters, animals, creatures, and other assets.
- Previous experience animating in advertising, feature film, or animation productions - ideally realistic creatures or characters.
- In close collaboration with supervisors, work on creative and technical approaches that meet the requirements and deadlines of the project.
- Keep your knowledge up to date and stay abreast of the latest technological advances and working methods in the VFX industry.
- Good communication skills to enable you to work well in a team and take direction from the home site, clients, directors, etc.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum 5 years+ in CG and VFX Projects.
- Software: Experience with Maya is required.
- Desirable Skills: Experience with mGear, Studio Library, and Animbot.
- Technical Skills:
- Knowledge and experience in rigging is a plus.
- Strong creative and technical abilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently.
- Professional Skills:
- Should effectively execute all necessary assigned tasks while under tight production schedule deadlines.
- Serve as an active participant in team discussions, critiques, and reviews.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Positive attitude and self-motivated.
Additional Information
- Role Type: Contractual Role Only.
- Work Environment: WFO (Work From Office) / WFH (Work From Home).
- Inclusion: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience.
- Privacy Notice: Your personal information will be collected, used, and stored for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Pitch Black celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or family status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local law.