MPC - Senior Artist - Animation

Animator is needed in Toronto, Canada.

Client: MPC

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

A Senior Artist - Animation is responsible for creating efficient and high-quality animation for various visual effects projects. Working closely with Animation Leads and Supervisors, the artist must produce appealing animations that portray convincing performances and physicality, meeting the standards set by the Animation Supervisor according to client expectations. The role requires handling challenging technical shots with ease.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow the production schedule and complete tasks delegated by the Animation Supervisor.
• Attend Dailies sessions, present work, and take notes.
• Thoroughly check the quality of work before passing downstream.
• Identify and communicate setbacks that may impact deadlines.
• Propose solutions for technically challenging shots.
• Create Master Scenes (multi-shot source files).
• Provide support to the Lead and assist the rest of the team.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Line Manager or Key Business Relationship.

Measures of Success:

• Consistent meeting of task/shot/sequence/project deadlines while maintaining high visual quality and technical execution.
• Demonstration of alignment with company values: creativity, teamwork, innovation, and commitment to excellence in every aspect of work (Honest, Focused, Innovative, Inclusive).

Requirements

Technical & Soft Skills:

• Previous experience in a VFX environment - Required
• Advanced knowledge of physics, performance, and anatomy - Required
• Proficient in the language of cinema and storytelling - Required
• Experience using Mocap and Facial Capture - Preferred
• Able to create Previs - Preferred
• Experience with Motion Builder - Preferred

Preferred Software Knowledge:

• Maya - Advanced/Expert
• Linux-based environment - Proficient
• Python code MEL - Proficient