Remote Senior animator Jobs – 8 Openings This Week

Senior Animator
Cinesite-Vancouver —Vancouver, BC
- $90,000–$120,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Work from home
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Senior Animator
Critical Path Games —Burnaby, BC
- $131,250–$157,500 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Negotiation
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Senior/Principal Gameplay Programmer (Combat-focused) | Quebec-based (100% remote) | AAA Gaming | $180k-$250k | UE 5
White Bay —Montréal, QC
- $180,000–$250,000 a year
- Remote
- C++
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Certain Affinity, Inc. —Toronto, ON
- $80,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Time management
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Senior Audio Designer (5-month contract)
Blackbird Interactive —Vancouver, BC
- $100,000–$120,000 a year
- Temporary
- Remote
- Communication skills
Sr Video Content Producer - Brookhaven
Voldex Games —Montréal, QC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Profit sharing
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Senior Gameplay Engineer, Original Game (Unreal Engine 5)
Blackbird Interactive —Vancouver, BC
- $136,000–$170,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- C++
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Senior Animator

Cinesite-Vancouver -
Vancouver, BC

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Job details

Fixed term contract
$90,000–$120,000 a year

Qualifications

3D animation
Communication skills
Maya

Full job description

Hiring Range: $90,000 to $120 000/year for a 40 hour work week

Start date: June 2026

Please note that only candidates holding a valid Canadian work authorization and residing in BC will be considered for this position.

Behind the scenes at Cinesite

Cinesite is an international visual effects and animation studio with over 30 years of experience in the film and television industry. We take pride in producing cutting-edge, award-winning works. We operate as a collective, where excellence, expertise, and creativity are valued by all.

The crew you’ll join

Under the guidance of the Animation Director, the 3D Animator is responsible for crafting high-quality, naturalistic character performances and motion sequences for a high-end feature animation project.

The script

What your day will look like ?

Interpret and creatively enhance scenes based on storyboards, reference materials, and established artistic direction.
Collaborate closely with the Animation Director and team leads to effectively translate creative concepts and feedback into animation.
Deliver work that meets the standards of a high-end 3D animated feature film production.
Work within established production pipelines and follow studio protocols and workflows.
Complete assigned tasks according to defined quotas and production deadlines.
Contribute to a work environment focused on delivering a high-quality animated film while helping manage production complexity.
Identify, communicate, and help resolve potential risks, delays, or issues in a timely manner to maintain the production schedule.

Your credits

Over 5 years of experience in 3D character animation using Autodesk Maya, with a strong understanding of anatomy, shot composition, and the fundamental principles of animation.
Strong skills in acting, timing, weight and movement, body mechanics, and staging.
Experience animating a wide variety of characters, including humans, quadrupeds, and other creatures.
Solid understanding of the effective use of facial and body pose libraries.
Ability to work efficiently within an established production pipeline while meeting project requirements and deadlines.
Strong team collaboration skills combined with the ability to independently solve shot-specific problems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organized with a rigorous and methodical approach to work.

The filmmaking experience at Cinesite

Immerse yourself in a creative and inspiring world where you evolve every day in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Maintain a balance between professional and personal life.
Actively contribute to Cinesite's success by sharing your expertise and passion with colleagues and Cinesite partners.
We have fully embraced hybrid work, offering our employees the flexibility to work from home, at the studio, or alternate between the two (with exceptions).
Learn more about our culture here.

To Apply

Candidate experience is at the heart of our processes, guided by our values of fairness, empathy, and transparency. If you want to be part of Cinesite's story, please submit your application online through this website. If your application is accepted, you will be contacted shortly. If your application is not selected for this position, it will remain on file for future opportunities.

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