People Can Fly — Senior Technical Animator — Canada — Remote

People Can Fly; Canada; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

People Can Fly in Canada is seeking a Senior Technical Animator to build advanced Maya rigs and skinning, plus cloth and hair setups. You will develop retargeting tools and contribute to a robust pipeline.

The role requires 5+ years in technical animation, strong Python, Houdini, and clear English communication. This is a permanent, full-time remote position within Canada. Applicants should have shipped titles and a collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical animation and participation in at least two titles.
• Expert Maya rigging/skinning and Houdini knowledge.
• Strong Python scripting abilities and clear English communication.

Responsibilities

• Create Maya rigs, skinning and cloth or hair setups and develop retargeting tools.
• Improve shared pipelines, resolve complex issues and support artists.

Skills

Maya rigging

Skinning

Cloth/hair setups

Python scripting

English communication

Tools

Maya

Houdini

Job description

Build character rigs and strengthen the animation production pipeline.

Location: Canada — Remote. Contract and work arrangement: Permanent, full-time; fully remote within Canada. Role ID: REF1835K.

What you will do

• Create Maya rigs, skinning and cloth or hair setups and develop retargeting tools.
• Improve shared pipelines, resolve complex issues and support artists.

What the studio is looking for

• Five or more years in technical animation and participation in at least two titles.
• Expert Maya rigging/skinning, strong Python, Houdini knowledge and clear English communication.

Source and dates

• Official source: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/PeopleCanFly/744000159414380-animateur-technique-senior-senior-technical-animator
• Employer publication date: November 3, 2026 — current posting release date; original opening date is not provided.
• Added to the source spreadsheet: November 4, 2026; separate from employer publication.
• Availability and details verified: November 5, 2026.
• No separate employer deadline is displayed. AnimaWorker expiry is separate from employer dates.