2D Animator - Future needs

Job Description

A true actor, the 2D animator is responsible for the animation of scenes in a 2D animation series that typically includes characters, sets and accessories.

Skilled in undertaking cycle, draw and retakes, the 2D Animator collaborates with the Animation Supervisor, the Lead Animator, and the Director to create a high-quality work, and meets the technical and artistic requirements of the scene.

Key responsibilities

• Review the scene planning and the episodic animatics before animating to ensure scene direction is understood before animating
• Participate in episodic launches to discuss the goals of your scenes and the role they play in the story
• Animate (cutout) the assigned scenes while applying the animation principles : staging, timing, acting, posing
• Rectify, adjust, re-animate scenes according to the requests of the client and production
• Manage and produce quality animated frames in Harmony within the established schedules
• Collaborate with your Supervisor to resolve complex ideas.
• Create walk and run cycles as needed
• Follow the soundtrack and provide appropriate lip assignment
• Apply camera mouvements
• Maximize reuse both in animation and drawings
• Make all requested corrections
• Coordinate with the Animation Supervisor to complete your assigned tasks

Profil

Qualifications

• Degree in animation, art, multimedia or equivalent experience
• Working experience on a 2D animated series
• Good knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony and technical basis in 2D animation
• Collaborative and communication skills : encourage teamwork by sharing your knowledge and leadership abilities
• Creativity and detailed-oriented
• Strong time-management skills

Informations contractuelles

Sphere, Canada’s fourth-largest independent producer, shines in many areas of film and television production and distribution.

Imaginative and committed to excellence, Sphere touches people's hearts and minds. Its promise is to tell right stories, the right way.

Sphere strives convey original and diverse tales that reflect the world around us.

Following strategic acquisitions in its field, it now showcases its talents through three brands;

Sphere Media (television and film production, television distribution),

Sphere Animation (production of animated content) and

Sphere Films (film distribution).

We are working to make our corporate culture more inclusive. Sphere Media is an equal-opportunity employer. All applications will be considered, regardless of race, religion, national origin, age, sex, civil status, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.