Animator

OUR STORY
For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Montreal – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 

We are seeking a dedicated 3D Animator to join our team at Bardel. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 3D animations that bring our characters and environments to life. You will collaborate with a talented team of artists, animators, and technical experts to contribute to the project’s success and ensure our creative visions are realized. 

Dates: October 21, 2024 - March 7, 2025

Location: Vancouver studio

Key Responsibilities (What you’ll be doing): 

• Create compelling 3D character animations that align with project requirements and artistic vision. 

• Develop and refine animation sequences using industry-standard tools and techniques. 

• Work closely with the Supervisor/Lead and team to ensure a cohesive artistic direction. 

• Incorporate feedback from directors and supervisors to enhance animation quality and effectiveness. 

• Troubleshoot and address technical issues in animation, ensuring smooth integration into the production pipeline. 

• Work within project deadlines within a tv production schedule while maintaining high-quality standards in your animations. 

Qualifications (What you bring with you): 

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in 3D animation. 

• Experience with Maya is required. 

• Strong understanding of animation principles, character rigging, and motion dynamics. 

• Excellent teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of 3D animation work, including strong acting and lip sync, preferably between 2 or more characters, action mechanics or body mechanics and interesting timing 

Salary Range: $1300 - $1600 CAD Weekly 

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WHY JOIN BARDEL?
We’ve got great people here, with good reason! We offer extensive, meaningful benefits centred on well-being (RRSP contribution matching, extended health and wellness perks, and paid closures to name a few!) as well as a hybrid studio model with flexible schedules. And did we mention that our studios are dog friendly?

Being a part of our team will have you working on exciting, prominent industry projects and collaborating with influential, creative professionals from around the world. We’ll help you grow your career through regular social events and ongoing development opportunities, such as leadership training, workshops, and classes led by experienced industry guest instructors.

If you're driven by the excitement of tackling creative challenges, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and pushing the boundaries of diverse entertainment, we invite you to join us – let’s create together!

JOIN US
Ready to apply and join our cast of characters? Fill out the form below with your current resume, samples of your work (e.g. a link to your website or reel – don’t be afraid to show off a little!), and tell us why YOU are the best person for this role! 

GOOD TO KNOW
Remote work may be considered for this position. Bardel's Hybrid & Remote Work Policy will be presented and open to discussion during the interview process.

      
Bardel Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to fostering an inclusive environment – where the strength in the diversity of backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities are not only valued, but essential to our creative process. We hire personnel without discrimination based on race, ancestry, place of origin, citizenship, ethnic origin, colour, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, language, marital status, age, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability. 

Candidates applying must be based in and legally eligible for work in Canada.