CG Animator ( Mid to Senior)

stellarcreativelab; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health benefits

Hybrid schedule

Professional development

Job summary

Stellar Creative Lab is seeking experienced Mid to Senior CG Character Animators for a Marvel Studios streaming series in Vancouver. You will bring characters to life with dynamic posing, timing, and nuanced acting, while collaborating with directors and teammates in a hybrid schedule.

Requirements include 3+ years of TV/Film animation, strong Maya skills, and clear English communication. Eligible to work in British Columbia; extended health benefits and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of TV/Film animation experience with a strong reel.
• Strong Maya proficiency.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality CG animation that hits the creative direction with minimal hand-holding.
• Animate primary and secondary characters to deliver distinct performances.
• Collaborate with directors, take notes, and incorporate feedback to improve shots.
• Manage time effectively to meet deadlines and project milestones.

Skills

3+ years TV/Film animation

Maya

English communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Maya

Job description

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face productions inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

The Opportunity:

We are staffing up for a new Marvel Studios streaming series, and we are looking for experienced Mid to Senior CG Character Animators to join the team. You already know the IP is going to be incredibly fun to work on, so we will skip the heavy sales pitch!

What we really need are experienced artists who can bring distinct personalities to life. If your strengths include dynamic posing, heavy physical action, subtle emotional acting, and nailing that perfect comedic beat, we want to talk to you. As a mid to senior artist, we are looking for someone who knows how to manage their time, think outside the box, and bring a collaborative, supportive energy to our team.

In this role, success looks like:

Animation and Performance

• Create high quality CG animation that hits the creative direction without needing a ton of hand holding.
• Explore and animate primary and secondary characters deeply to deliver unique performances that feel authentic and lived in.
• Confidently tackle complex shots that showcase a masterful understanding of character personalities, subtle acting choices, and environment interaction.

Collaboration and Mentorship

• Work seamlessly with directors and supervisors, openly accepting notes and efficiently incorporating feedback into your work.
• Show up ready to participate actively in dailies, share your ideas, and collaborate on creative solutions.
• Bring your experience to the table by being a positive presence on the team, offering guidance or troubleshooting help to junior artists when needed.

Workflow and Efficiency

• Find that sweet spot between creativity and efficiency. You know how to deliver top tier work while still respecting the schedule and technical constraints of the pipeline.
• Be proactive in managing your time to consistently hit deadlines and quotas without burning out.

The Requirements

Must Haves:

• Experience: 3 plus years of TV or Film production experience as an animator, with a strong reel that backs it up.
• Education: No formal education is required, your experience and reel speak for themselves!
• Software: High proficiency in Maya.
• Core Skills: A masterful understanding of the core principles of animation, heavy body mechanics, and nuanced acting.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal English communication skills. You know how to ask the right questions to get the shot done.
• Eligibility: You must be legally eligible to work in British Columbia.

Nice to Haves:

• Traditional animation experience is a wonderful asset.
• Life drawing experience with a strong knowledge of human anatomy, physical motion, form, and balance.

Why Join Stellar?

• Flexible Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended health benefits.
• Growth: Professional development support to help you stay ahead of tech and creative trends.
• Culture: A collaborative, ego-free environment where technical expertise fuels creative magic.
• Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $73,000 and $88,000 CAD, based on your level of experience.

At Stellar Creative Lab, we believe diversity and inclusion are key to creativity and collaboration. We’re committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where everyone can thrive. We're always looking for ways to improve accessibility, so feel free to share any feedback or suggestions with us.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, though priority will be given to BC Residents, Canadians and Canadian Permanent Residents.