Animateur / Animator (DNEG Animation)

3 Months ago • All levels • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

DNEG Animation is seeking a talented Animator with proven experience in feature animation. Strong knowledge of Maya, anatomy, perspective, and composition are essential. Experience with timing, posing, and storytelling techniques is a must. Join a team of industry leaders and bring iconic characters to life.
Must have:
  • Maya knowledge
  • Animation experience
  • Anatomy understanding
  • Storytelling skills
Good to have:
  • Drawing skills
  • Problem-solving
  • 3D Interpretation
  • Animation principles
Perks:
  • Unionized position
  • Global studio

Job Details

Description

Position at DNEG

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DNEG Animation est un studio de classe mondiale qui crée des longs métrages d'animation et des contenus épisodiques haut de gamme pour le public du monde entier. Nous agrandissons nos équipes mondiales afin de pouvoir mener à bien une série de nouveaux projets d'envergure. Rejoignez une équipe où le seul style maison est la qualité et travaillez aux côtés de certains des meilleurs talents du secteur pour donner vie à des personnages emblématiques et à des mondes uniques. Qu'il s'agisse d'adaptations complexes de romans graphiques ou de films magnifiquement stylisés, chaque projet est motivé par la passion de l'équipe pour le métier de l'animation et chaque rôle joue un rôle important dans le succès de nos émissions. Vous vous sentez inspiré ? Postulez dès maintenant pour faire partie de l'équipe de DNEG Animation et venez travailler avec nous sur des séries comme « The Garfield Movie “, ” Entergalactic “ et ” Nimona » !
 
Responsabilités principales:
  • Vous donnerez vie aux personnages grâce à vos connaissances approfondies de l'anatomie et des mouvements et vous utiliserez vos talents d'acteur pour communiquer des idées que le public pourra comprendre. 
  • Tous nos animateurs doivent également être capables d'anticiper, de communiquer et de résoudre les problèmes techniques qui peuvent survenir.

Exigences:
  • Connaissance approfondie de Maya.
  • Une expérience confirmée au sein d'un département d'animation (de préférence dans le domaine du long métrage).
  • Avoir une bonne compréhension de l'anatomie, de la perspective et de la composition, de solides compétences en dessin étant un atout.
  • Démontrer une connaissance des techniques de synchronisation, de pose, d'interprétation et de narration.
  • Capacité à résoudre des problèmes visuels et analytiques dans un espace tridimensionnel, y compris la capacité à interpréter avec précision des plans en 3D et à analyser des formes en 3D.
  • Bonne connaissance des principes de l'animation.

A propos de toi
  • Capacité à travailler en équipe.
  • Très motivé(e).
  • Capacité d'adaptation.
  • Bonne communication et capacité à prendre des notes et à suivre des instructions.
Veuillez noter que ce poste est un poste syndiqué et qu'il sera couvert par une convention collective entre la société DNEG et IATSE dans les mois à venir. En tant qu’employé-e syndiqué-e, vous serez tenu-e d'adhérer au syndicat et bénéficierez des conditions énoncées dans la convention collective. Les cotisations syndicales seront exigées une fois que la convention collective sera en place.
 
Seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour les étapes suivantes du processus de recrutement seront contactés. Toutefois, tous les autres candidats seront ajoutés à notre base de données et pourront être pris en considération pour des opportunités futures.
 
À propos de DNEG:

Nous sommes DNEG, l'un des principaux studios d'effets visuels et d'animation au monde pour la création de longs métrages primés, de contenu télévisuel et multiplateforme. Nous employons plus de 10 000 personnes avec des bureaux et des studios dans le monde entier: en Amérique du Nord (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), en Europe (Londres), en Asie (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) et en Australie (Sydney).
 

DNEG Animation is a world-class studio that creates high-end animated feature films and episodic content for audiences all over the world. We’re growing our global crews to help deliver an exciting slate of major new projects. Join a team where the only house style is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. From complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films, each project is driven by the team's passion for the craft of animation and every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows. Feel inspired? Apply now to be part of the DNEG Animation team and come work with us on shows like ‘The Garfield Movie’, ‘Entergalactic’ and ‘Nimona’!


Key Responsibilities 
  • You’ll bring the characters to life with your strong knowledge of anatomy and movements and use acting skills to communicate ideas an audience can empathise with. 
  • It’s also required that all our animators have the ability to anticipate, communicate and troubleshoot technical issues that may arise.
Job Requirements
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya.
  • Proven experience within an animation department (Feature Animation preferred).
  • Show understanding of anatomy, perspective and composition, strong drawing skills and assets.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques.
  • Ability to perform visual and analytical problem solving in 3-dimensional space, including the ability to accurately interpret 3D layouts and analyse 3D form.
  • Well versed in the principles of animation.

About You 
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Adaptable.
  • Must communicate well and be able to take notes and direction

Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place.
 
Only candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted. However, all other applicants will be added to our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities.


About Us
We are DNEG, one of the world’s leading visual effects and animation companies for the creation of award-winning feature film, television, and multiplatform content. We employ more than 9,000 people with worldwide offices and studios across North America (Los Angeles, Montréal, Toronto, Vancouver), Europe (London), Asia (Bangalore, Mohali, Chennai, Mumbai) and Australia (Sydney).

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About The Company

DNEG is a world-leading visual entertainment services company for the creation of feature film, television, and multiplatform content, with worldwide offices and studios across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.

 

DNEG’s critically acclaimed work has earned the company seven Academy Awards® for Best Visual Effects and numerous BAFTA, Primetime EMMY® Awards and VES Awards for its high-quality VFX work. 


Visit www.dneg.com for DNEG’s current and upcoming projects on behalf of Hollywood and global studio and production company.

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