CG Animator ( Mid to Senior)

Stellar Creative Lab; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 73,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive salary CAD 73k-88k per год

Job summary

Stellar Creative Lab in Vancouver, BC is seeking mid to senior CG Character Animators to bring distinct personalities to life for a Marvel Studios streaming series.

We value artists who excel in dynamic posing, action sequences, emotional acting, and comedic timing. The role emphasizes collaboration, time management, and delivering top-tier work within a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years TV/film animation experience with a strong reel.
• No formal education is required; your reel speaks for itself.
• Proficient in Maya and core animation principles.
• Excellent written and spoken English; eligible to work in British Columbia.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality CG animation hitting the direction with minimal hand-holding.
• Animate primary and secondary characters with authentic performances.
• Collaborate with directors, take notes, and mentor junior artists when needed.
• Deliver work within schedule while balancing creativity and pipeline constraints.

Skills

Character animation

Storytelling/acting

Time management

English communication

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Maya

Job description

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.
• Flexible Environment: We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that will vary with project and team requirements.
• 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.