Animator

This is a Full Time Job

Les Films Sony Imageworks

Location: 1001 Boulevard Robert-Bourassa, 21st floor, Montreal, Quebec H3B 0A7
• Located on unceded and traditional territories of the Kanien'keha:ka (Mohawk) people.

Job Type: Project based, Full Time

Language: Excellent communication skills in both French and English to deal with global aspects of business

Wage: $30.21 - $38.46/hour CAD

Benefits:
• Healthcare
• Tuition reimbursement
• RRSP's
• Sick and Vacation leave
• Standard increases as applicable

Job Description:
• Seeking Animators who can create animated characters and objects that meet required direction.
• Must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters using traditional methods and computer graphics systems.
• Emphasis on conveying emotion through a combination of body language and facial expressions/ dialog as required by each specific project.
• Accountable for meeting schedules and show deadlines, participates in dailies, rounds and team reviews of work in progress.
• Interacts with production, supervisors and team/ peers in order to problem solve and share information related to show/ assigned tasks.
• Must be able to decipher as well as follow through on shot turnovers, dailies, briefings/ notes and feedback.
• Should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to resolve various design solutions.
• Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.

Qualifications:
• Strong understanding of the principles of animation.
• Knowledge of applicable software packages including Maya required.
• Background or experience in fine art which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, balance and form highly desired.
• Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills are desirable.
• Most desired 2 year diploma or 1 year certificate however minimal requirement of 2-3 years of relevant experience may be accepted.
• Must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates relevant artistic and technical experience.

We value unique perspectives and encourage candidates from all identities to apply.

*Sony Pictures Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.