Lead Technical Character Animator

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Apply via the link below. Applications received via Indeed will not be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates a technical setup involving different elements such as rigs, cameras, volume capture scans for animation to use
• Cleans up mocap solves and object track solves
• Generates usable geometry out of 4D volume capture
• Tests and ensure character rigs meet technical and artistic specifications
• Technical setup of cameras
• Shot Sculpting deformation fixes on a cg character
• Debugs technical problems and escalate issues as needed
• Takes directions and applies notes from supervisors

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum four (4) years of matchmove, layout, tech anim, rigging, or shot finaling experience in visual effects for feature film or television
• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in the field of arts, film, and/or animation (preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in the VFX and/or gaming industry
• Advanced software skills in Maya (required)
• General understanding of Maya rigging.
• General Modeling / Sculpting skills.
• General Animation skills.

BENEFITS
We offer extended medical, disability and dental insurance.

APPLICATION
Please apply via the link below:

Vancouver: https://jobs.lever.co/scanlinevfx/550a4f02-79da-45aa-a0f6-6773c2ea8450?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=Indeed

Montreal: https://jobs.lever.co/scanlinevfx/422ffc45-9b3d-419b-9421-1eb38daeb083?lever-origin=applied&lever-source%5B%5D=Indeed

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work remotely:

• Temporarily due to COVID-19