Junior Animator

Company Overview

     ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.
• We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive extended health, dental, vision, prescription drug, and paramedical coverage, and access to mental health and wellness resources. Employees also enjoy a pet-friendly studio, an onsite gym, and regular social events that bring teams together both virtually and in person. 

Junior Animator

Job Overview

    We’re looking for a Junior Animator to join our growing animation team and develop their skills while contributing to exciting animated productions. You’ll work alongside experienced artists and supervisors, applying the 12 Principles of Animation to craft clear, appealing, and expressive performances. This is a learning-focused role ideal for animators looking to build strong fundamentals, improve speed and polish, and gain confidence in a studio setting.

Responsibilities: 

• Animate shots using the 12 Principles of Animation, developing strong timing, posing, and performance.
• Compose and animate cameras with an understanding of basic photography and cinematography rules.
• Work within the established pipeline and workflows, maintaining clean scenes and thoughtful organization of keys and curves.
• Meet weekly quotas and revise work based on notes from Directors or Supervisors.
• Participate in dailies, weeklies, and team discussions to learn and apply feedback.
• Ask questions and seek help from senior artists and mentors when faced with technical or creative challenges.
• Communicate regularly with Leads and Supervisors to stay aligned with production goals.
• Actively work on improving speed, efficiency, and animation quality with each new shot.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of experience in an animation production environment or relevant academic/training program.
• Familiarity with Autodesk Maya or other industry-standard 3D animation software.
• Understanding of animation fundamentals and interest in performance-based character animation.
• Receptive to feedback and eager to learn in a collaborative environment.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Positive, team-focused attitude and a willingness to take on challenges.

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.

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In accordance with British Columbia's pay transparency legislation, the wage displayed reflects the minimum rate established under ICON's collective agreement. Additional compensation may be considered based on experience, qualifications, and project needs, where permitted by the collective agreement.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.