3D Animator - Featurette

Bardel Entertainment has been a leader in animation for over 35 years, and they are looking for talented animators for their 3D Animated Featurette. The role involves bringing characters to life through animation, collaborating with supervisors to refine performances, and ensuring consistency in quality throughout the production process. Responsibilities Bring characters and objects to life through compelling animation that aligns with the project's creative vision Collaborate with the Animation Supervisor/leads to refine performance, timing, and movement in scenes Interpret storyboards and animatics into fully realized animation, adding nuance and personality to characters Ensure consistency in style and quality across all assigned shots, adhering to the established animation guidelines Collaborate with leadership, production, and team members to solve problems and share insights Engage in dailies, rounds, and team discussions to contribute to creative and technical improvements Adhere to pipeline workflows and technical requirements for seamless integration into the production process Maintain consistency in quality while meeting production needs Manage time effectively, working with production to stay on schedule Keep the team and production staff informed about progress, challenges, and solutions Skills Previous production experience as an Animator (or similar) in TV series or featurette animation Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and acting for animation Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively promote solutions, share knowledge, and incorporate feedback Strong time management skills A portfolio that demonstrates a range of character animation showcasing strong performance and acting skills Strong grasp of weight, timing/spacing, and appeal in animation performance Ability to animate cartoony/stylized characters Clear understanding of storytelling through animation Benefits Flexible work environment Extended Health and Wellness from day 1 RRSP matching Company Overview Bardel is the leading animation services provider in North America for good reason. It was founded in 1987, and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is