jobby: Senior Animators, Mercury Filmworks, Ottawa

Senior Animators

Ottawa, Canada – We are currently seeking highly specialized and uniquely talented animators who are willing and motivated to push the envelope of what is possible in order to create beautiful, memorable animation. The candidate will work on a very high profile and demanding animated series with worldwide exposure.

Positions: Multiple
Term of employment: Permanent full-time employee – in-house
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Pay varies between $45,000–$85,000 annually
Start Date: Immediately
Benefits: Medical/Dental benefits and RRSP plan available
Job Reference Number: SA-0315
All applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (candidates must be willing to relocate to Ottawa, Canada)

Job Responsibilities:

Draft, design and produce high quality animation.
Provide feedback to the entire team on a regular basis.
Be accountable for ensuring that our high quality standards are met.
Work closely with our animators, artists and technical departments in order to identify and solve problems.
Must be able to communicate artistic and technical concepts clearly and concisely in either verbal or written format in order to guide team members.
Must have the ability to effectively coach or train junior animators.

Job Requirements:

College degree from an Animation Program.
Minimum 2 years of experience is required.
Working experience with Toon Boom Harmony software is considered a strong asset.
Working knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony is essential.
Must have a strong sense of animation timing, posing, weight and storytelling.
Must have a strong understanding of traditional animation principles.
Able to work and communicate effectively in a collaborative, fast paced environment.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Must be flexible and willing to learn.
English is a requirement.

Company Info:
Headquartered in Ottawa, with European production facilities in Ireland, Mercury Filmworks® is one of Canada’s most prolific independent studios and is recognized internationally as a leader in the animation industry for its benchmarks in quality, reliability, and innovation. Its production teams have helped bring to life many of the most memorable and modern animated television properties including Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts, Star vs. the Forces of Evil, Penn Zero: Part-Time Hero, Wander Over Yonder, Jake & the Never Land Pirates, Fish Hooks, Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil, and Toot & Puddle; along with several feature films including Team Hot Wheels: The Origin of Awesome, Curious George, The PowerPuff Girls Movie, and Looney Tunes: Back In Action. Mercury Filmworks® is proudly associated with global entertainment partners such as American Greetings, Cartoon Network, Corus Entertainment, Disney, DreamWorks, Entertainment One, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Spin Master, Technicolor and Warner Bros. The Mercury Filmworks® group of companies includes Mercury Active; a boutique digital entertainment studio focused on mobile gaming and digital products, and Mercury Inpress; a publishing and licensing company offering innovative and engaging multi-platform products to families through mass retail partners such as Walmart, Costco, Toys”R”Us, and Target.

How to Apply:

Please send your resume and link to your portfolio to: jobs@mercuryfilmworks.com and reference: SA-0315 in the subject line of your submission.