Senior Character Animator – Feature Animation

Bardel Entertainment

Senior Character Animator creating high-quality promotional animation for upcoming feature film. Collaborating closely with the Director and Animation Lead to deliver cinematic-quality character performances.

Posted 7/23/2026contractVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaSenior💰 CA$1,800 - CA$2,200 per weekWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in character animation for feature films, with a strong focus on storytelling, body mechanics, and polished performance. Capable of collaborating effectively within a production pipeline while managing time and incorporating feedback efficiently.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Character AnimationBody MechanicsStorytellingCollaborationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Character AnimationActingTimingWeightFacial PerformancePosingSpacingPolished AnimationProduction PipelineDemo Reel

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganization

Industry Keywords

Feature AnimationCinematic ProductionsPromotional ContentAnimation Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create engaging, high-quality character animation for feature film promotional content.
Deliver expressive performances with strong acting, timing, weight, and appeal.
Interpret storyboards, layouts, and animation direction to produce polished final shots.
Collaborate with the Animation Director and other departments to ensure animation supports the creative vision.
Incorporate feedback quickly while maintaining quality and meeting production deadlines.
Help maintain consistency in character performance and animation style across all assigned shots.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant professional experience animating characters for feature animation or high-end cinematic productions.
Exceptional understanding of body mechanics, acting, posing, timing, spacing, and facial performance.
Strong eye for storytelling and character-driven performance.
Demonstrated ability to produce polished animation with minimal supervision.
Experience working within a collaborative production pipeline.
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
A strong demo reel showcasing high-quality character performance animation is required.
**Bonus Qualifications**
Experience creating animation for marketing, trailers, or promotional content.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work environment
Extended Health and Wellness from day 1
RRSP matching