Animator

Job summary

Create high-quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects under the direction of animation supervisors and leads. Collaborate with animators, supervisors, and production team members to solve artistic and technical problems and meet production deadlines.

Job details

Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more. As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects. This role is for a short term contract. Key Responsibilities Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met Qualifications Minimum of five (5) years of live action production experience Knowledge of Maya (required) Nuke, 3ds Max (a plus) Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc. A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required Experience working with mocap Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience Previs experience a plus 90 000-133 000$ CAD a year This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location. About Us Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame. At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel. Netflix Investment- Eyeline With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide. Come as you are We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.

What you’ll do

Create high-quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects under the direction of animation supervisors and leads. Collaborate with animators, supervisors, and production team members to solve artistic and technical problems and meet production deadlines.

Requirements

Requires at least five years of live-action production experience, proficiency in Maya, and strong animation fundamentals, camera knowledge, and understanding of physical motion. Fine arts experience, anatomy and life drawing skills, motion-capture experience, and a degree or diploma in animation or a related field are preferred or desirable; Nuke, 3ds Max, and previs experience are additional advantages.

Listed skills

• Production · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Pipeline · Preferred
• precision · Preferred
• Time · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Character Animation
• Creature Animation
• Object Animation
• Maya
• Animation Fundamentals
• Acting
• Staging
• Posing
• Weight and Balance
• Timing
• Storytelling
• Camera Language
• Human and Animal Anatomy
• Life Drawing
• Motion Capture
• Technical Debugging

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design

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