Senior Animator

About FOLKS
As an artist-driven boutique studio, Folks has built a solid reputation in the industry. Through teamwork and creativity, we value detail-oriented design. From the very beginning, we have been passionate about capturing the imagination through highend visual effects. The artists on our team have been making larger-than-life visual effects for film and television for 12 years, bringing their rich and diverse experience from Montreal, Toronto, Bogotá, Saguenay, Mumbai and now in London.

This Role is on Contract Only. Hybrid / Remote Opportunity.

Responsibilities:
Design and execute realistic movements for various characters, animals, creatures, and other assets.
Previous experience animating in advertising, feature film, or animation productions - ideally realistic creatures or characters.
In close collaboration with supervisors, work on creative and technical approaches that meet the requirements and deadlines of the project.
Keep your knowledge up to date and stay abreast of the latest technological advances and working methods in the VFX industry.
Good communication skills to enable you to work well in a team and take direction from the home site, clients, directors, etc.

Required

Skills and Experience:

Experience with Maya is required

Experience with mGear, Studio Library, and Animbot is desirable
Knowledge and experience in rigging is a plus
Should effectively execute all necessary assigned tasks while under tight production schedule deadlines
Strong creative and technical abilities
Serve as an active participant in team discussions, critiques, and reviews
Excellent problem-solving skills
Positive attitude and self-motivated
Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently