Animation TA - Feature Animation

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has led the animation industry through unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation. We are an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio – in two prominent Canadian cities, Vancouver and Montreal – and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. 

Are you skilled in 3D animation software and eager to apply your technical expertise? We’re recruiting a Animation Technical Assistant for our Vancouver studio. This role involves testing and maintaining animation systems, rigging, pipelines, and processes to support our animation team. 

Main Objectives 

• Test and maintain animation systems in collaboration with animators and production teams. 

• Provide technical support for animation tools and scenes. 

• Assist with integrating and validating animation assets. 

• Act as a liaison between animation, rigging, and pipeline teams. 

Responsibilities 

• Master all features and functions of the animation system and tools. 

• Oversee and participate in integrating animation assets into production. 

• Ensure animation features comply with technical, aesthetic, and production requirements. 

• Assess and escalate animation issues when necessary. 

• Resolve caching issues in animation shots. 

• Research industry tools and animation packages, sharing insights with the team. 

• Propose frameworks or concepts for tools to improve animation processes, coordinating with the pipeline team for development. 

• Provide technical support to animators to minimize creative limitations caused by technical constraints. 

Qualifications 

Skills and Knowledge 

• Proficiency in Mel and Python scripting, animation trees, and similar technologies. 
• Strong understanding of animation process, tools and pipeline.

• Solid working knowledge of Autodesk Maya and ShotGrid. 

• Understanding in rigging, skinning, and related character technologies. 

• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced production environments. 

• Organized and methodical approach with high-quality standards. 

• Excellent documentation and communication skills. 

• Adaptable, open to feedback, and flexible in a dynamic environment. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team. 

• Initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness in problem-solving. 

Pay Range: CAD $1400 - $1500 per week   

This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business. 

Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website. 

If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in!