Senior Animator at Cinesite

Job Title: Senior Animator

Location: Vancouver, BC, CA

Hiring Range: $90,000 to $120,000/year

Start Date: June 2026

Only candidates holding a valid Canadian work authorization and residing in BC will be considered.

• Responsible for crafting high-quality, naturalistic character performances and motion sequences for a high-end feature animation project.
• Interpret and creatively enhance scenes based on storyboards, reference materials, and established artistic direction.
• Collaborate closely with the Animation Director and team leads to effectively translate creative concepts and feedback into animation.
• Deliver work that meets the standards of a high-end 3D animated feature film production.
• 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 helping manage production complexity.
• Identify, communicate, and help resolve potential risks, delays, or issues in a timely manner to maintain the production schedule.

• Over 5 years of experience in 3D character animation using Autodesk Maya, with a strong understanding of anatomy, shot composition, and the fundamental principles of animation.
• 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 the effective use of facial and body pose libraries.
• Ability to work efficiently within an established production pipeline while meeting project requirements and deadlines.
• Strong team collaboration skills combined with the ability to independently solve shot‑specific problems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized with a rigorous and methodical approach to work.