jobby: Animator, Toon Box, Toronto

Position: Animator

Reports to: Animation Supervisor/ Animation Director

Position Description:

Creates the motions, gestures, and expressions of three-dimensional computer graphics characters and objects
To tell a story with meaning through movement

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

To receive with each assigned shot: storyboards, story reels, recorded dialogue, set layout, and direction;
To read soundtrack and plan shot;
To block in movements in rough animation and show for the Director’s approval in a daily review;
To finish work for Director approval in a timely manner;
To attend animation dailies;
To assist with the testing of assets and animation tools during the creation of animated shots while meeting the highest standards of quality, aesthetically and technically.
To help troubleshoot modeling/rigging issues as they arise over the course of visual development, pre-production, or production to ensure team meets shot quotas;
Develop timing and pace of character movements & objects in a shot or sequence and ensure they follow the soundtrack & audio requirements.

5+ years of (CG) feature film experience as an animator preferred
Proven storytelling skills
Ability to use acting skills, which bring characters to life, as well as clearly communicate simple ideas with which an audience can empathize
An art background, which shows a thorough, understanding of physical motion, weight, balance, texture, and form
Strong technical knowledge of Maya, specifically rigging and animation tools
Practical working knowledge of Maya dynamics and ridged body dynamics
Knowledge of traditional animation principles and ability to produce high quality key frame animation
Impressive reel demonstrating a range of work
Understanding of efficient pipeline/workflow techniques as they apply to animation
Strong communication skills
Superior time management and prioritization skills

Self-motivated and able to take direction and work independently while being an effective team player
Ability to work collaboratively
Flexible and adaptable to change
Good eye for detail and a passion for film, games, and animation.