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Layout Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $25 to $44.42 CAD / hour
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Experienced Layout Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $44.23 to $58.05 CAD / hour
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Experienced Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $45.07 to $56.49 CAD / hour
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Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $25.96 to $45.67 CAD / hour
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Animateur d’expérience / Experienced Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montréal, QC
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Animateur / Animator
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montréal, QC
- $30.21 to $38.46 CAD / hour
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Scene Assembly Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
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Artiste d'assemblage de scènes / Scene Assembly Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, QC
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CFX Pipeline Tech
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
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Look Development Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $37.5 to $53.8 CAD / hour
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Artiste principal ou artiste principale en développement de l’apparence / Senior Look Development Artist
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
- $45.34 to $65.1 CAD / hour
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Simulation (Houdini) - Technical Engineer
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, BC
- $100,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
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Développeur(euse) logiciel - Simulation (Houdini) / Simulation (Houdini) - Senior Technical Developer
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Head of Department - Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
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Chef(fe) du département d’animation / Head of Department - Animation
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Associé(e) directeur(trice) technique en animation (ATD Animation)
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Animation TD
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia
- $25.96 to $34.62 CAD / hour
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Expression of Interest - Production
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Canada
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Expression of Interest
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Vancouver, British Columbia · Montreal, Quebec
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Coordonnateur(trice) de production, intermédiaire/ Production Coordinator, Intermediate
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Compositeur d’expérience / Experienced Compositor
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Compositeur / Compositor
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
- $30.21 to $38.46 CAD / hour
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Éclairagiste d’expérience - Experienced Lighter - Montreal
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
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Éclairagiste / Lighter - Montreal
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec
- $30.21 to $38.46 CAD / hour
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Directeur(trice) technique de pipeline – niveau expérimenté / Experienced Pipeline TD
Sony Pictures Imageworks
Montreal, Quebec

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Experienced Animator

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$45.07 to $56.49 CAD / hour

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Job details

Pay: $45.07 to $56.49 CAD / hour
Posting language: English
Posted: Mar 3, 2021

Original job description

Sony Pictures Imageworks is located on the unceded traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. We are committed to respecting traditional lands, and working with communities towards reconciliation.

Sony Pictures Imageworks Canada Inc.
658 Homer Street., Suite 405, Vancouver, BC, V6B 2R4

Project based, Full Time

Language in work environment - English

Benefits per company policy: include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable

Creates animated characters and objects that meet required direction. Artist must possess ability to animate both primary and secondary characters by utilizing traditional methods and computer graphics systems to create desired performance of digital characters within a shot. Emphasis should be placed 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. Successful candidates should be able to work efficiently as part of a team or independently to determine the various design solutions. Able to animate multiple types of shots from simple to moderately difficult.

Qualifications:
Possess a 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. Minimum requirement of 3+ years production experience or feature film experience preferred.

The anticipated base salary for an Senior position is $45.07 to $56.49/hr. Benefits are per company policy: which include healthcare, tuition reimbursement, RRSP's, Sick and Vacation leave, standard increases as applicable. The actual base salary offered will depend on a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location of the position.

Please note that you must be able to provide a demo reel that illustrates your relevant artistic and technical experience that also includes the nuances for this specific role.

We value unique perspectives, and want diverse, unique talent to work with us. We 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.

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Responsibilities

The animator will create animated characters and objects to direction, and bring digital characters to life through performance within each shot. The role meets schedules and shot deadlines and takes part in dailies and reviews with the team.

Requirements

Candidates need a strong understanding of animation principles and experience with Maya, plus 3+ years of production or feature film experience preferred. Fine art background, anatomy knowledge and life drawing skills are desirable.

Skills

Maya
Character animation
Facial animation
Body language and performance
Animation principles
Computer graphics systems
Traditional animation methods
Life drawing
Anatomy (human and animal)
Physical motion, weight and balance
Dailies and review feedback
Shot turnover
Schedule management
Problem solving
Teamwork

Benefits

Healthcare
Tuition reimbursement
RRSP
Sick leave
Vacation leave

Keywords

Animation
Animator
3D animation
Character animation
Maya
Computer graphics
Facial animation
Body mechanics
Film production
Visual effects
VFX
Feature film
Life drawing
Anatomy
Shot animation
Vancouver
Motion picture
Digital characters
Dailies
Production

Seniority

Senior

Perks

Generous paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition support

Tools

Maya

Languages

English

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