Animator
Requisition ID: 186312
Career Group: Corporate Office Careers
Job Category: Creative Studio Marketing
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Ontario
City: Toronto
Location: Sobeys Innovation Hub
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.
Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.
Ready to Make an impact?
Responsible for creating dynamic and engaging animations that bring characters, scenes, and stories to life. This role involves working closely with the creative team to develop animation concepts, produce high-quality animation sequences, and ensure that all animations align with the project's vision and objectives. The Animator will use their artistic skills and technical expertise to contribute to various types of animation projects, including digital media, film, and advertising.
Here’s where you’ll be focusing:
- Develop and produce animations for various media, including digital platforms, in-store digital displays, on-line videos and advertising. Create compelling characters, movements, and visual effects that enhance storytelling and engage audiences.
- Collaborate with the creative team to brainstorm and develop animation concepts and storyboards. Translate ideas and scripts into animated sequences that align with project goals.
- Utilize animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects) to create and refine animations. Ensure that animations are technically accurate and meet quality standards.
- Work closely with directors, designers, and other team members to ensure that animations integrate seamlessly with other elements of the project, such as sound, voiceovers, and visual effects.
- Accept and incorporate feedback from supervisors and stakeholders to refine and improve animations. Make adjustments based on input and ensure final animations meet project requirements.
- Maintain organized files and assets related to animation projects. Ensure that all animation work is documented and stored according to project specifications.
- Stay updated on industry trends, new techniques, and emerging technologies in animation. Apply new knowledge and skills to enhance the quality and creativity of animations.
What you have to offer:
- Bachelor’s degree in Animation, Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field. Additional training or certifications in animation techniques or software are a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in animation, with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of animation styles and techniques. Experience with both 2D and 3D animation is a plus.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe After Effects or similar tools. Strong understanding of animation principles, including timing, movement, and storytelling. Experience working with AI is a plus.
At Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.
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We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.
Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:
- Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
- A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
- A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
- Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
- Parental leave top-up
- Paid Vacation and Days-off
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.