Senior Designer - 3D (BC)

At Mainframe Studios, we're creators first. We eat creative and technical challenges for breakfast and come back for more. We've been doing this for 25+ years, and we're still going strong. From our artists to our technical and production folks, everyone is passionate about collaborating on some kickass projects. With partners like Mattel, Netflix, DreamWorks, Sony, Silvergate, and Nickelodeon, it's no wonder we've established ourselves as a creative force to be reckoned with.

In crewing our shows, Mainframe Studios values the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. We welcome and encourage applicants who bring new perspectives and experiences to our teams. We strongly encourage people from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+, and indigenous communities and those with diverse abilities to apply.

WE WANT YOU (and your mad skills)!

Under the guidance of the Production Designer/Art Director, on a CG animated film, the Senior Designer creates conceptual artwork in both 2D and 3D including characters, sets, vehicles and/or props pending their area of expertise.

This role will require multiple days in the office per week.

In this role you will:

• Under the leadership of the Production Designer/Art Director, the Designer creates designs that support the overall creative vision for the story based on the determined style of the project.
• Collaborates with Leads and/or Principals to explore visual development options that set the standards of creativity and complexity for the project.
• Provides feedback and support as necessary.
• Interprets and implements notes and feedback from Art Director, Production Designer or Leads in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way.
• Collaborates with production management team to ensure the creation and completion of all design elements as introduced by story artists.
• Collaborates with modelers to test efficacy of 3D elements, modifying designs as required.
  

Need to have:

• Highly creative, the Senior Designer is able to hone in on crafting a variety of visual development styles as required by the project.
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy, proportion, perspective and composition. Ability to create concept art depicting people, animals, fantastical creatures, props and environments. Ability to visualize perspective and 3-dimensional space.
• Extensive experience in drawing, illustration and/or painting is an asset.
• In-depth understanding of CG animation, particularly in modeling and rigging.
• High level proficiency using Photoshop is required.
  

Software you will use:

• Photoshop

Nice to have:

• Degree and/or diploma in fine arts or animation or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working in a professional environment within their discipline.
  

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