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2027 Apprenticeship Program - Effects Trainee
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…department while providing you nurturing mentorship with a Disney artist. A four month review provides you with real-time feedback and determines future assignments and promotional…
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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Help define DMP workflows and toolsets in collaboration with Environment, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, Technical Supervisor, and pipeline teams.
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3D Lighting Supervisor
Glitch Productions
Remote, Canada
- $100,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
Proven experience as a 3D Lighting Supervisor, Lead or Senior Lighting Artist.
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Matte Painting Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Help define DMP workflows and toolsets in collaboration with Environment, Layout, Lighting, Compositing, Technical Supervisor, and pipeline teams.
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Character Effects (CFX) Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Collaborate with Modeling, Rigging, Surfacing, Animation, FX, Lighting, and Technical teams to ensure assets and rigs are prepared for stable, efficient simulation and rendering.
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Effects Supervisor - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…Supervisor and Head of Effects, and is technically robust for Lighting, Compositing, and final…
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FX Artist - Mid and Senior - Multiple Positions
Rodeo FX
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, and abstract effects, while respecting Rodeo FX’s artistic and technical standards.…
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FX Artist - Mid and Senior - Multiple Positions
Rodeo FX
Montreal, QC
- Contract
The FX Artist designs and creates complex visual simulations such as fire, smoke, fluids, destructions, and abstract effects, while respecting Rodeo FX’s artistic and technical standards.…
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Blender Generalist - Visual Development Artist
Framestore
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
This is an existing role within our team for a versatile, creatively curious artist who loves solving complex visual puzzles across the full 3D pipeline. As part of our Visual Development…
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Cinematic Artist, Screenshot Specialist
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
…responsible for shot composition, character posing/animation, lighting, rendering, and post-production, delivering compelling visuals that align with the creative direction provided by your…
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Principal Environment Artist
Certain Affinity, Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
As a Principal Environment Artist at Certain Affinity, you’ll work with a small team of environment artists, creating highly detailed game environments and world assets. You’ll have…
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2D Layout Artist
SadFish Inc.
Remote, Canada
- $20 CAD / hour
- Contract
- Remote
We’re a 2D animation studio looking for a skilled freelance 2D Layout Artist to help bring an upcoming sports documentary project to life. The artist will work closely with the Art Director…
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Lead 3D Artist
Mathematic Studio
Canada
- Contract
Role Description The Lead 3D Artist at Mathematic Studio will oversee the creation and delivery of high-quality 3D assets for a variety of visual projects, including animation, advertising,…
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AI Artist
Cineflix Media Inc.
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We’re looking for an AI Artist who can create video elements for broadcast and digital productions, owning each piece from first prompt to polished delivery. This is a hands-on creative…
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Lead Artist – Red London Games
E+E Consulting
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Lead Artist to own and drive the visual identity of Heaven Fall. As a hands-on lead, you will be creating high-quality 3D assets while simultaneously establishing the…
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BC, Unreal Engine Lighting Artist
Zoic Studios
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
Currently we are seeking an Unreal Engine Lighting Artist to work with our Real Time Team with a focus on virtual production.
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Pipeline TD - DMP & LRC
Stellar Creative Lab
Vancouver, BC
- $95,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…highly specialized DMP LRC Pipeline TD (Digital Matte Painting, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing Pipeline Technical…
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Lead Animator, CG (Feature)
WildBrain
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life…
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Lighting Artist, Cinematics
Electronic Arts
Vancouver, BC
…inclusive values. Our Marketing team is looking for a Cinematic Lighting…
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Pipeline TD - DMP & LRC
Stellar Creative Lab
Vancouver, BC
- $95,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
…highly specialized DMP LRC Pipeline TD (Digital Matte Painting, Lighting, Rendering, and Compositing Pipeline Technical…
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AI Artist
Cineflix Media Inc.
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We’re looking for an AI Artist who can create video elements for broadcast and digital productions, owning each piece from first prompt to polished delivery. This is a hands-on creative…
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AI Artist
Cineflix
Toronto, ON
- $90,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Contract
We’re looking for an AI Artist who can create video elements for broadcast and digital productions, owning each piece from first prompt to polished delivery. This is a hands-on creative…
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Artiste technique / Technical Artist
People Can Fly
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Tech artist role, requiring some basic rigging knowledge and Python scripting.
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Art Services Technician
Art Gallery of Ontario
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…dismantle works of art in gallery spaces as well as temporary artist installations for events; they will prepare gallery spaces. The Art Services Technician will assist with preparation,…
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Final Layout Artist - Netflix Animation Studios
Netflix
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Set up and assemble final layout shots with all required assets and technical settings, ensuring scenes are cleanly structured and ready for Animation, CFX, FX, Lighting, and Compositing

WildBrain

Lead Animator, CG (Feature)

Vancouver, BC, Canada

$1,873.40 - $1900 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week. · Full-time

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Pay: $1,873.40 - $1900 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience as a senior animator on a feature production, previous Lead experience preferable
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

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Job title

Lead Animator, CG (Feature)

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for a Lead Animator to join our team!   

  

Reporting to the Animation Supervisor, in this role you’ll lead animators assigned to your sequences, ensure character readiness, and help develop the animation style of the show. Present from early stages of the production, the Lead Animator plays an important role, providing input on departmental workflows and ensuring effective communication with Production Management and other departments. Significant expertise and experience in animation is expected.

Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! 

WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world!  Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started! 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

Complete Rig Testing and liaise with the design, modelling, rigging, lighting, and FX department to ensure assets meet the needs for animation, communicate any challenges to the show following studio guidelines
Create on model and in character poses as well as production animation cycles to populate Studio Library
Complete Picker Testing to ensure all necessary controls are present and ready for animators
Complete Character Development animation tests in order to develop character performance traits, animation style, and on model posing
Guide animators by providing feedback and mentorship on their shots, ensuring the execution of character performances are appropriate for the moment, on model, and hitting the Directors’ vision
Produce shot animation at a reduced quota on their assigned sequences
Provide feedback to the Animation Director and Supervisor on shot casting and bidding for sequences assigned to their team
Work with the Animation Director and Supervisor to provide clarity to the Director's Sequence Launch and help communicate it to their animation team
Attend all Animation Director Dailies as well as Director Reviews for their team’s sequences, providing input or ideas where necessary
Work with the Animation Director and Supervisor to ensure the sequence is ready for animation, flagging elements that they notice as missing or not ready
Help identify workflow improvements
Mentor animators on the team, providing career and development advice
Partner with Production Management to ensure shots stay on schedule while also communicating potential delays and challenges
Work with their team to plan sequence and shot work, guiding them on time management and prioritization of workload
If necessary, work with the Animation Director and Supervisor and Recruiters to help evaluate demo reels and interview candidates

What You’ll Bring

Minimum 3 years of experience as a senior animator on a feature production, previous Lead experience preferable
Proficient in CG animation packages (Maya, etc.) Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
A proven understanding of body mechanics and physicality for character animation
Experience and ability to create different styles of animation
Excellent acting skills with a thorough understanding of facial animation
Excellent understanding of storyboard/animatic/layout/cinematography and ability to work within the constraints and performance of key-frame animation
Skilled at providing feedback that inspires and motivates animators to always achieve better performance
An understanding of rigs and typical rigging set-ups, animation pipelines and transferring data between tools, desirable
Adaptability and the willingness to learn new processes and technical skills
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and take directThis is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

Why WildBrain

Pay Range

$1,873.40 - $1900 CAD per week based on a 40-hour work week.

Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.

We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person. 

Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site. 

In short – life is good on the Wild side!

Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!

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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”

Job location

Job location

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver

Applicant criteria

Level of experience

Lead

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor animators on assigned sequences, guide character performance and animation style, and provide feedback to help ensure shots meet the Director’s vision. Coordinate with production and other departments on asset readiness, sequence planning, workflow improvements, and schedule risks, while also producing some shot animation.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of experience as a senior animator on a feature production, with prior Lead experience preferred, and proficiency in CG animation packages such as Maya. Candidates should demonstrate strong character animation, acting, body mechanics, facial animation, communication, organization, and mentoring skills, along with an understanding of storyboards, cinematography, rigs, and animation pipelines.

Skills

CG Animation
Maya
Character Animation
Body Mechanics
Physicality
Facial Animation
Acting
Animation Style Development
Rig Testing
Picker Testing
Animation Pipelines
Shot Planning
Mentoring
Feedback and Coaching
Communication
Time Management

Benefits

RRSP Matching
Multi-Tiered Benefits Coverage
Free Mental Health Resources
Team Events

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Keywords

CG Animation
Maya
Feature Production
Character Animation
Body Mechanics
Physicality
Facial Animation
Acting
Rig Testing
Picker Testing
Character Development
Animation Cycles
Animation Style
Shot Animation
Sequence Planning
Storyboards
Animatics
Layout
Cinematography
Key-Frame Animation
Animation Pipelines
Asset Readiness
Production Management
Mentorship
Workflow Improvement
Demo Reel Evaluation
IATSE Local 938

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