Confo Technical Artist - Jobs in Montréal, QC

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Company DescriptionMikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal, Los Angeles, Bangalore and London, dedicated to feature films and episodic content. Since its inception, Mikros Animation has always put creativity and CG artistry at the heart of its animation and production activities, allowing our artists to work across a great variety of stories with a high level of stylized craft. So far, Mikros Animation has contributed to ten released feature animations and to numerous high-quality animated series, for the world’s best-known animation studios, either as creative studio, line producer or executive producer. Mikros Animation has also produced more than 250 hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, TF1, France TV, Gulli, M6, Gloob, and Super RTL. Our animated episodic content airs and streams globally, in over 180 countries.At Mikros Animation, we believe great animation is about making real connections with real people. By partnering with filmmakers to unite their creative visions, with our industry-leading craftsmanship and artistry, we create characters that connect with audiences on an authentic and emotional level to bring powerful stories to life.Job DescriptionCheck the continuity of shots and sequences for the camera, location, assets and props throughout the pipelineMonitor new assets produced by the modelling department, update and replace as required;Work with TDs to quickly resolve any specific technical issues;Prepare Maya scenes for animation, lighting and rendering;Identify potential animation and FX collisions in order to report them to the appropriate departmentComplete Final Set Dress adjustments as requested by the artistic directorQualificationsThe ideal candidate is thorough and will demonstrate an excellent understanding of the pipelineMotivated, able to prioritize and respect deadlinesComfortable in non-creative/administrative/clerical tasksAutonomous and proactive in solving possible technical problemsComfortable working with others, across various departmentsConsistent and active understanding of MayaKnowledge of Shotgun and Katana is a plusScripting in Python/Mel is also a plus · Knowledge of Shotgun softwareEnglish is an assetAdditional InformationPlease click here to review our privacy notices for job applicants.If you require assistance applying, please reach out to talent@thefocus.com and we'll be happy to assist.TECHNICOLOR IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERTechnicolor complies and prohibits against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability or handicap, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political party preference, political belief, socioeconomic status, familial status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and any other characteristic or activity protected by federal, state/provincial or local law.