Method Studios - Unreal Animator (Temporary)

Animator is needed in Vancouver, Canada.

Client: Method Studios

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

Contract: No Job Type Listed

Job Description

Company: Method Studios

Position: Unreal Animator (Temporary)

Location: Vancouver, BC – Remote

Pay Range: $25.00 - $47.00 CAD hourly

As an Animator with Method’s Real-Time & Gaming division, you’ll be responsible for the design and execution of animation as assigned to meet the needs of the project. This position requires a high degree of artistic judgement and, depending on the work, a strong knowledge of anatomy, body mechanics, and character acting. You’ll also exhibit the ability to troubleshoot and communicate technical issues that may occur.

Main Duties

The Animator will work closely with the Supervisor, Leads, and other animators to produce high-quality animation, creating compelling, story-driven, and action-packed moments that fit within the style and pacing of the project. Tasks include:

• Animating both primary and secondary characters, including facial animation and scene elements (e.g., creatures, realistic humans, motion capture, vehicles, etc.), primarily in Unreal Engine.
• Implementing animation in Unreal.
• Meeting scheduling and show deadlines.
• Communicating regularly with Production and Leads regarding schedules and deadlines.
• Participating in previs, animation tests, and layout.
• Submitting shots for review and following through with notes and feedback, if required.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have prior working experience in a similar role and the following qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of Unreal Engine and animation tools in Unreal.
• Knowledge of Maya and Motionbuilder.
• Good understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form.
• Demonstrated ability to work with strict deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to take direction and find creative solutions during the iterative process.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team and across departments.
• Experience animating with motion capture is a plus.
• Animation experience in a games studio is a plus.
• Thorough knowledge of Unreal is a plus.
• Metahuman facial animation experience is a plus.

About The Company

Company 3 / Method Studios provides a full range of Creative Services for content creators, including conceptual design, pre-vis, look development, ideation and rapid prototyping, 3D animation/CGI, motion graphics/designers, matte painting, compositing, dailies and production services, color grading, post-production finishing, marketing/trailers, live-action production, experiences, and more.