About the role

  • Previs Animator responsible for creating convincing animations for VFX projects at Image Engine in Vancouver. Collaborating with supervisors and maintaining deadlines to deliver high-quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently with the support of the Previs Supervisor and fellow Previs Artists to create convincing performances and motion of character/non-character assets with accompanying camera moves and framing
  • Animate dynamic, believable, and script based action with characters/non-character assets as directed by the Client Previs Supervisor with minimum supervision
  • Communicate with the Previs team to maintain continuity and consistent performance across sequential shots in terms of visual look, staging, etc.
  • Manage time and resources to meet targets
  • Help the team maintain organization of documentation and file management within the Image Engine network
  • Provide input regarding tools and interfaces to improve efficiency
  • Attend team meetings with the Client Previs Supervisor as required
  • Accurately address critique and comments from Previs Supervisors, and ensure that revisions are completed in a timely manner

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience animating character and non-character assets for VFX, full CG, and/or Previs shows
  • Knowledge of traditional animation principles, acting, film production and compositional design
  • Ability to animate multiple types of character/non-character assets from simple to complex
  • Strong visual storyteller and well-versed in cinematography: camera angles, composition and continuity

Benefits

  • Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine
  • Up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year

Job title

Previs Animator

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

CA$93,600 - CA$109,200 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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