Vancouver - Animator: Mid/Senior

Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists residing in British Columbia and are legally eligible to work in Canada. We are hiring for this role ASAP. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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.

About this role

This is a remote based role. Project and staff positions available with extended health benefits and opportunity to participate in RRSP programs. Note: At this time we are only accepting applications from those artists legally eligible to work in Canada and residing in British Columbia. 

The posted pay range is aligned with what we believe is fair pay at the time of posting this role. An applicant’s relevant education, experience, skills and qualifications, location and currency may all be considered when deciding pay position within the range. Pay ranges may change.Benefit plans are dependent on the local plan offering and employment status but all US and Canada plans include a comprehensive health insurance plan, retirement savings, and paid time off.Barnstorm VFX is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team that provides a meaningful work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Indigenous people, people of color, people of all genders or non-genders, and people with disabilities of all types are encouraged to apply. We thank everyone for their interest and application, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.