2026-5745 - Lead Animator, CG (Feature)

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:49:25 Z

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We're looking for a  Lead Animator to join us on (INSERT SHOW NAME)! Reporting to the Producer this position will be directly responsible for the artistic output, operations and overall functioning of one of the animation teams. This will be achieved by evaluating, implementing and supervising process, workflow and technical infrastructure that maximize quality and ensure viability. Team synergy and effectiveness will ensure success; therefore, recruitment, team building and group dynamics will play a major part in this position.  Start Date: XXX* End Date: XXX* Job Location: Vancouver - Hybrid/Flexible // Remote // In-Studio (DELETE) *subject to change Pay Rate: Union minimum 2025 $1,810.00 Union minimum 2026 $1,873.35 Union minimum 2027 $1,938.92 per week based on a 40-hour work week. //DELETE// Union minimum 2025 $1,500.00 Union minimum 2026 $1,552.50 Union minimum 2027 $1,606.84 per week based on a 40-hour work week. Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.  While we prioritize applications from people whose contracts are ending soon, we will also consider those on longer contracts that may overlap. If the team is interested in moving forward, our Artist Manager can speak with your current Producer about the potential transfer. Stages of your internal application: We’d love to hear from you! Use the Cover Letter section to include recent external reel, portfolio or website links (and passwords), or any other details that you think may be helpful for us to know. Share your work with us! Make sure your internal reel or portfolio is up to date when you apply so we can check out your latest and greatest work. You’ll hear from us! A member of the Talent team might reach out to discuss the upcoming role in more detail and/or to schedule a meet & greet with the team.  Need a Flow refresher? Click here to learn how to create your internal demo reel.  Please reach out to [Artist Manager] if you have any questions!   Please submit your application by [close date] in order to guarantee you'll be considered. If you need any additional time, please reach out to us directly.

What You’ll Do: Complete Rig Testing and liaise with the design, modelling, rigging, lighting, and FX department to ensure assets meet the needs for animation, communicate any challenges to the show following studio guidelines Create on model and in character poses as well as production animation cycles to populate Studio Library Complete Picker Testing to ensure all necessary controls are present and ready for animators Complete Character Development animation tests in order to develop character performance traits, animation style, and on model posing Guide animators by providing feedback and mentorship on their shots, ensuring the execution of character performances are appropriate for the moment, on model, and hitting the Directors’ vision Produce shot animation at a reduced quota on their assigned sequences Provide feedback to the Animation Director and Supervisor on shot casting and bidding for sequences assigned to their team Work with the Animation Director and Supervisor to provide clarity to the Director's Sequence Launch and help communicate it to their animation team Attend all Animation Director Dailies as well as Director Reviews for their team’s sequences, providing input or ideas where necessary Work with the Animation Director and Supervisor to ensure the sequence is ready for animation, flagging elements that they notice as missing or not ready Help identify workflow improvements Mentor animators on the team, providing career and development advice Partner with Production Management to ensure shots stay on schedule while also communicating potential delays and challenges Work with their team to plan sequence and shot work, guiding them on time management and prioritization of workload If necessary, work with the Animation Director and Supervisor and Recruiters to help evaluate demo reels and interview candidates What You’ll Bring: Minimum 3 years of experience as a senior animator on a feature production, previous Lead experience preferable Proficient in CG animation packages (Maya, etc.) Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for character animation Experience and ability to create different styles of animation Excellent acting skills with a thorough understanding of facial animation Excellent understanding of storyboard/animatic/layout/cinematography and ability to work within the constraints and performance of key-frame animation Skilled at providing feedback that inspires and motivates animators to always achieve better performance An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools, desirable Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills Ability to work in a collaborative environment and take directThis is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. 

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2026-5745 - Lead Animator, CG (Feature)