Expression of Interest - Animator

AGBO is seeking a talented Animator to join their Visual Effects (VFX) team. The Animator will design and create the motion of computer graphics characters, help lead the development of animation assets, and work with the team to evolve tools and pipelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in feature-style projects or video game cinematics
• At least 5 years of experience in Maya, MotionBuilder
• Strong posing and storytelling skills
• Excellent understanding of facial animation, anatomy, and caricature
• Strong Camera, Character Animation, and Motion Capture editing skills
• Proficient in animating stylized character animation
• Strong communication skills in client-facing situations
• Skills in one or more related disciplines - illustration, modeling, rigging, exploring new rigs, VFX, or technical art
• Experience working with Motion Capture data and editing it
• Experience with hand key facial animation and tools
• Experience structuring & maintaining animation processes such as rigging, or prototyping
• Character Performance experience
• Ability to solve technical issues independently and/ or knowledge of when to elevate them
• Maintain an open and professional demeanor regarding direction, changes and shifting requirements
• Strong communication skills - able to anticipate any delays to schedule and communicate those issues as soon as possible