Senior Animator

ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC Canada with design, storyboarding, modeling, rigging, animation, technical finaling, lighting, visual effects, and compositing artists alongside creative and management teams.

Known for our quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered alongside distributors, broadcasters, and streaming platforms around the world to help create, realize and produce noteworthy content.

ICON operates from a holistic philosophy that leverages individual skill sets to maximize production efficiency on the floor while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

• Join the fastest growing CG Animation studio in Vancouver
• Work on top feature and episodic CG franchises for leading streaming platforms (Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, Paramount+ etc.)
• Work with a diverse group of artists from all over the world who have come to BC to join our expanding studio
• Use all of the latest tools and softwares
• We uphold a premium standard of quality across all of our productions by putting all of our resources up on screen
• We hire for the long term and give artists the opportunity to grow, get promoted and take on as much responsibility as they can manage
• We offer flexibility and autonomy
• We facilitate requests in a timely manner
• We support PR applications
• We offer direct deposit
• We offer a generous benefits package
• And more…

• Demonstrate mastery in animation techniques, consistently delivering top-tier work that exceeds established quality standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and/or intermediate animators, sharing insights, techniques, and best practices to enhance the overall skill level of the team.
• Take a comprehensive view of the animation process, ensuring a cohesive and seamless flow across complex sequences, technically challenging shots, and larger group animations.
• Uphold a deep understanding of the show’s unique style, ensuring all animations align with and enhance the established artistic vision.
• Streamline the shot approval process by leveraging your experience to address feedback promptly, minimizing the need for revisions.
• Implement and advocate for efficient scene organization and workflows, optimizing productivity and collaboration within the animation team.
• Oversee and maintain shot continuity, ensuring a consistent visual narrative throughout your shots/sequence that aligns with the surrounding sequences.
• Take a proactive approach to solving complex animation challenges, demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot efficiently and communicate solutions effectively.
• Collaborate effectively with the Lead Animator, Animation Director, and Animation Supervisor, contributing valuable insights and fostering a positive and productive working environment.
• Actively contribute to the ongoing improvement of the animation process, identifying and addressing larger issues in assets to elevate the overall quality of the production.

• More than 3 years of work experience in 3D animation using MAYA in a series or film production.
• A strong background as a Lead in feature or series CG character animation.
• Have experience and an interest in cartoony style.
• Quadruped animation experience recommended.
• Comfortable with filming reference footage and using the reference footage.
• Ability to work within an established pipeline and learn to use custom tools.
• Ability to understand and interpret effectively a storyboard and the Director’s feedback and be able to give direction to a team.
• Have good teaching skills, be a mentor, and technically and artistically develop the team.
• Ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills.

The wage for this role represents a range across all of ICON’s Projects. It is influenced by various factors, including job-related skills and experience.

In compliance with the BC provincial government mandates, we are posting a broad wage range to adhere to the wage transparency requirements.

ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.