Senior Animator

About the role

Senior Animator position at Cinesite Vancouver, a fixed‑term role starting June 2026 with a salary range of $90,000‑$120,000 CAD per year for a 40‑hour week. Candidates must hold a valid Canadian work authorization and reside in British Columbia.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and creatively enhance scenes using storyboards, reference material and artistic direction.
• Collaborate closely with the Animation Director and team leads to translate concepts and feedback into animation.
• Deliver high‑quality work that meets the standards of a high‑end 3D animated feature film.
• Work within established production pipelines and follow studio protocols and workflows.
• Complete assigned tasks according to defined quotas and production deadlines.
• Contribute to a work environment focused on delivering a high‑quality animated film while managing production complexity.
• Identify, communicate and help resolve potential risks, delays or issues to maintain the production schedule.

Required profile

• Over 5 years of experience in 3D character animation using Autodesk Maya, with strong understanding of anatomy, shot composition and animation principles.
• Strong skills in acting, timing, weight and movement, body mechanics and staging.
• Experience animating a wide variety of characters, including humans, quadrupeds and other creatures.
• Solid understanding of effective use of facial and body pose libraries.
• Ability to work efficiently within an established production pipeline while meeting deadlines.
• Strong team collaboration skills and ability to independently solve shot‑specific problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with a rigorous and methodical approach to work.