Lead Character Animator — Hybrid, Vancouver

WildBrain Studios; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WildBrain Studios in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a lead character animator to drive performance on assigned feature sequences and help define animation style. Hybrid/flexible in Vancouver; union position.

You will test rigs, mentor animators, and coordinate asset readiness across departments. A minimum of three years as a senior animator on feature productions, lead experience preferred; proficiency in Maya or comparable CG tools, with strong acting and body mechanics.

Qualifications

• At least three years as a senior animator on feature production; lead experience preferred.
• Proficient in Maya or comparable CG animation; strong acting and body mechanics.
• Clear feedback, communication and organization; understands animation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead character animation on assigned feature sequences and help define performance and animation style.
• Test rigs and controls; develop character tests and create selected shots.
• Mentor animators; review performances and coordinate asset readiness and schedules across departments.

Skills

Senior animator

Lead experience

Strong acting & body mechanics

Communication

Tools

Maya

Job description

WildBrain Studios in Vancouver, BC, is seeking a lead character animator to drive performance on assigned feature sequences and help define animation style. Hybrid/flexible in Vancouver; union position.

You will test rigs, mentor animators, and coordinate asset readiness across departments. A minimum of three years as a senior animator on feature productions, lead experience preferred; proficiency in Maya or comparable CG tools, with strong acting and body mechanics.