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Job Overview As an Intermediate Technical Animator, you play a key role in the team to refine character rigs for optimal functionality. Your troubleshooting skills extend to resolving technical issues related to animation, assets, and rigging, often collaborating with other departments. Additionally, you contribute to the development and improvement of animation tools and pipelines to enhance overall efficiency and quality. Engaging in various aspects of the animation pipeline, you showcase versatility in topology, weight painting, and caching across different departments. With a comprehensive understanding of Maya constraints and deformers, you employ a variety of animation techniques. Your role demands critical thinking skills for independently solving complex animation tasks, and your commitment to staying updated on industry trends ensures a continuous improvement in technical skills, maintaining the highest standards in animation production. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with the animation team to implement and refine character rigs, ensuring optimal functionality for animators. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to animation, assets, and rigging, collaborating with other departments as needed. Contribute to the development and improvement of animation tools and pipelines to enhance efficiency and quality. Engage in various aspects of the animation pipeline, including topology, weight painting, and caching, showcasing versatility and adaptability across different departments. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Maya constraints and deformers, whether native or part of the studio pipeline, showcasing versatility in animation techniques. Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex animation tasks independently, taking responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects. Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve technical skills. Qualifications 12 years of professional industry experience Strong demo reel showcasing intermediate animation and modeling skills Intermediate knowledge of Maya nDynamics, including nCloth setups for varied scenarios (e.g. light/heavy cloth, wind, underwater) Comfortable working with Icons rig systems Cross-departmental experience in topology, weight painting, and caching Skilled in importing/exporting animation with tools such as Studio Library or PAIE Proficient with Maya constraints and deformers (native and pipeline-based) Solid understanding of nucleus-based dynamics attributes Strong critical thinking skills and ability to take ownership of tasks Benefits Collaborate on toptier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+. Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia. Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you''re always equipped to do your best work. Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into whats onscreen. Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture. Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package. Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals. Salary The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICONs projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicants experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities. In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements. ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr