Intermediate Animator
Job Description
- Completion of an animation diploma or certificate is a plus.
- Consistently produce animation at a high quality and output level, aligned with production expectations.
- Animate a variety of shot types, including technically challenging, action-heavy, or multi-character scenes.
- Apply strong animation fundamentals and polish to assigned shots.
- Understand and follow the show’s visual style, ensuring your work gets approved with minimal revisions.
- Maintain clean, organized scenes and workflows that support smooth production.
- Contribute to overall scene continuity and integration across sequences.
- Problem-solve technical or creative issues in collaboration with Leads or Supervisors.
- Flag larger issues in assets or rigs when they impact workflow or quality.
- 1+ year of experience in TV, film, games, or other media production environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Maya is required.
- Solid understanding of animation principles and character performance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- A keen eye for detail, timing, and posing.
- Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms.
- Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe.
- Work with the latest tools and software.
- Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions.
- Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
- Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
Job Overview
We’re looking for an Intermediate Animator to join our production team and help bring stories to life with polished, high-quality character animation. In this role, you’ll be responsible for handling a wide range of shots - including technically complex or group shots - while maintaining consistency and clarity across your work. You'll play a key part in supporting the show’s creative vision while ensuring your work is efficient, clean, and production-ready.
Key Responsibilities
- Consistently produce animation at a high quality and output level, aligned with production expectations.
- Animate a variety of shot types, including technically challenging, action-heavy, or multi-character scenes.
- Apply strong animation fundamentals and polish to assigned shots.
- Understand and follow the show’s visual style, ensuring your work gets approved with minimal revisions.
- Maintain clean, organized scenes and workflows that support smooth production.
- Contribute to overall scene continuity and integration across sequences.
- Problem-solve technical or creative issues in collaboration with Leads or Supervisors.
- Flag larger issues in assets or rigs when they impact workflow or quality.
Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in TV, film, games, or other media production environments.
- Strong working knowledge of Autodesk Maya is required.
- Completion of an animation diploma or certificate is a plus.
- Solid understanding of animation principles and character performance.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- A keen eye for detail, timing, and posing.
The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.
In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.
