Animator

Netflix; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Netflix Animation Studios seeks skilled Character Animators to portray compelling narratives through animation. The role requires a strong understanding of animation principles and proficiency in tools such as Maya. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovative storytelling in animation, based in Vancouver with a hybrid work model.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Mental health support

Retirement programs

Paid leave of absence programs

Paid time off for vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in animated feature films, VFX, TV or games.
• Reel showcasing animation performances with emotional depth and believability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Create compelling character performances that convey narratives.
• Collaborate with Directors to produce high-quality animation aligned with creative vision.
• Participate in team reviews and contribute to creative discussions.

Skills

Animation principles

Creative imagination

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Maya

Job description

Netflix Animation Studios is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent across three vibrant locations globally. Come join us!

Netflix Animation Studios (NAS) is on a mission to entertain the world with bold, immersive animated films that are timeless and impactful. We are paving the way for the future of animation by building a community of amazing artists and talent. As a part of Netflix, NAS values innovation, ownership, courage, inclusion, and collaboration. This is the new wave of animation — and you can help shape it!

Join us on our exciting journey as we embark on our next Animated feature film. We value artists who bring a unique perspective and personal style to their creations. We are seeking skilled Character Animators who have a strong command of acting, appeal, entertainment, weight, movement, anatomy, and dialogue.

What You’ll Do

• Bring stories to life by creating vivid, compelling, and believable character performances that effectively conveys the narrative.
• Collaborate closely with Directors and Animation Leadership to produce high quality feature animation in line with the creative vision.
• Participate in team reviews and actively contribute to creative discussions.
• Manage your time effectively working with production to meet project deadlines.
  
  

What You’ll Need

• A strong understanding of animation principles, and an excellent sense of story, pacing, continuity, and appeal.
• Be a proven team player who brings a high level of creative imagination and problem-solving to the role, while also being self-managed/self-driven.
• A reel no more than 2 minutes in length, showcasing your strongest animation performances with believable expressions, emotional depth, weight, physics, and entertainment.
• Proficiency in Maya or equivalent software.
• 2+ years experience working in animated feature films, VFX, TV or games.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, to deadlines within a team environment.
• Be open to constructive criticism.
• Open to new workflows and tool sets.
• A willingness to always improve and inspire those around you.
  
  

This role is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hybrid Role (Minimum of 3 days a week in the office).

At NAS, we carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors to determine your compensation. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, location, skills, and experience. The overall market range for this role is typically $80K-$160K CAD. This reflects total compensation; we do not have stock options.

NAS benefits can include medical/dental/vision plans, mental health support, retirement programs, and family-forming benefits, paid leave of absence programs, and paid time away programs to be used for vacation and sick paid time off. See more detail about our benefits here.

Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.

We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.