Mid-Senior Animator

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in Quebec and are legally eligible to work in Canada. eg. Citizen | PR | Open Work Permit.

Please only apply once to the best suited job by your current residency location. 

About Barnstorm

Barnstorm is an Emmy and VES-nominated visual effects studio based in Burbank, CA and Vancouver, BC, providing photo-realistic visual effects for a variety of television and online streaming projects. We pride ourselves in our artists’ talent and dedication to producing world-class visual effects. 

Who You Are

You are a highly experienced Senior Animator with a passion for breathing life into characters and creatures. You excel at creating realistic and dynamic animations for feature films, episodic television, and commercials. You have a strong understanding of anatomy, weight, and movement and can bring performances to life with nuance and believability. You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working closely with animation supervisors and directors to achieve the highest level of quality.

What You’ll Do

• Animate realistic human characters, creatures, and other assets in Maya.
• Work closely with Animation Supervisors and Directors to execute the creative vision of a project.
• Apply a deep understanding of body mechanics, weight, and movement to produce high-quality animation.
• Adapt animation styles to match the tone and visual style of the production.
• Work on-the-box / on shots; troubleshooting and providing solutions.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience as an Animator in a high-end VFX or animation studio.
• Expert proficiency in Maya and a strong understanding of animation principles.
• Experience animating both bipedal and quadrupedal characters, as well as complex creature rigs.
• Strong knowledge of motion capture data and how to refine it for production use.
• Ability to animate physically accurate and weighty performances while maintaining artistic expression.
• Familiarity with Flow (formerly Shotgrid/Shotgun).
• Experience collaborating with rigging teams to refine animation controls and improve workflow efficiency.
• Strong artistic and technical problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• A positive and collaborative attitude, with the ability to take direction and iterate quickly.