CarpeDiem Film & TV inc.

www.carpediemfilmtv.com

2 Jobs

19 Employees

About the Company

CarpeDiem Film & TV inc. is a motion pictures and film company based in Montreal, QC, Canada.

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Company Name: CarpeDiem Film & TV inc.
Job Title: Tech Anim / Technical Animator
Job Description: Job Title: Technical Animator Role Summary: Acts as the technical liaison between animators and production pipelines, creating, maintaining, and optimizing rigs, tools, and animation systems to ensure efficient, high‑quality workflows for characters, creatures, props, and vehicles. Expectations: Deliver reliable rigging and tool solutions that meet artistic and production deadlines, troubleshoot complex technical issues, maintain performance standards, and document processes for team knowledge sharing. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with animation and rigging teams to capture requirements and propose solutions. - Develop, maintain, and enhance character, creature, prop, and vehicle rigs. - Debug and resolve rigging, scene, and pipeline issues encountered by animators. - Optimize rigs for high animation and rendering performance. - Create and maintain scripts/tools (Python/MEL) to streamline animator workflows. - Ensure seamless integration of rigs into the studio pipeline. - Participate in technical reviews, testing, and validation during production. - Document all rigs, tools, and processes for future reference. - Uphold technical and artistic consistency across animation assets. Required Skills: - Proficiency in a 3D animation application, primarily Autodesk Maya. - Advanced rigging expertise (skeletons, deformation, constraints, facial systems). - Strong scripting knowledge (Python mandatory; MEL advantageous). - Deep understanding of animation pipelines and production constraints. - Excellent problem‑diagnosis and troubleshooting abilities. - Keen attention to detail and asset optimization for demanding pipelines. - Effective teamwork and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Applicable certifications in Maya or related animation software are a plus.

Westmount, Canada

On site

19-11-2025

Company Name: CarpeDiem Film & TV inc.
Job Title: Animation TD
Job Description: Job title Animation TD Role Summary Lead the technical side of the animation pipeline, developing and maintaining tools, rigs, and workflows to empower artists to produce high‑quality work efficiently. Expectations Deliver robust, scalable solutions that integrate seamlessly into the studio’s production pipeline, provide timely technical support to animators, and drive continuous improvement of tools and processes. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain animation tools and scripts (Maya, Python, MEL). - Create and refine character, creature, prop, and vehicle rigs; implement skinning and deformation systems. - Integrate rigs into the studio pipeline and debug technical issues affecting animation production. - Collaborate closely with animation supervisors, riggers, and pipeline developers to identify and resolve technical needs. - Document tools, procedures, and workflow changes for the team. - Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies (e.g., Unreal, Unity) to enhance the animation pipeline. Required Skills - Proficiency with a 3D animation software, typically Autodesk Maya. - Strong scripting abilities in Python and MEL. - Experience with real‑time engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity. - Deep understanding of rigging, skinning, deformation, and animation principles. - Ability to troubleshoot complex technical problems and propose effective solutions. - Excellent communication skills and collaborative teamwork. Required Education & Certifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Animation, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). - Certifications in Maya, Python scripting, or pipeline development are a plus.

Westmount, Canada

On site

19-11-2025