Posted 7 days ago
Animator
@ Eyeline
Vancouver, British Columbia
SIGNALS
Overview
Eyeline, a global creative studio, is hiring a Senior Animator on a short-term full-time contract to create high quality character, creature and object animation for live-action visual effects. The role works under Animation Supervisors and Leads and requires at least five years of live action production experience and Maya. Salary is $90,000 to $133,000 CAD a year for the Vancouver, BC position.
Responsibilities:
- Create high quality character, creature and object animation for live-action VFX
- Work under Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads
- Solve technical and artistic problems with other animators
- Coordinate with production team to meet deadlines
Requirements summary:
- Minimum five years of live action production experience
- Knowledge of Maya required; Nuke and 3ds Max an asset
- Strong animation basics, acting, staging and storytelling
- Understanding of camera language and framing
- Degree or diploma in animation or related field preferred
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-06
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Animation |
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Eyeline
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 2 |
Job description
Eyeline is a global team of risk takers, innovators and perfectionists who achieve creative visions and have fun doing it. A dynamic workforce nestled within the industry’s most intriguing cities, united by a drive to push the boundaries of storytelling. Learn more.
As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects. This role is for a short term contract.
Key Responsibilities
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
As a Senior Animator, you will be responsible for generating high quality character, creature, and/or object animation for live-action visual effects. This role is for a short term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Work under the direction of the Animation Supervisors and Animation Leads to create high quality animation
- Work with other animators and supervisors to identify and solve problems, both technically and artistically
- Liaise with other production team members to ensure production deadlines are met
- Minimum of five (5) years of live action production experience
- Knowledge of Maya (required) Nuke, 3ds Max (a plus)
- Must have a strong sense of animation basics, acting, staging, posing, weight, timing and storytelling, as well as staying on model
- Strong understanding of the language of the camera; framing, perspective, lenses, coverage, continuity, camera movement, blocking, etc.
- A good attitude and ability to smoothly change and adapt with the project
- Background or experience in fine arts, which shows a thorough understanding of physical motion, weight, and balance
- Knowledge of human and animal anatomy as well as life drawing skills is desirable
- Ability to debug technical problems and follow up for assistance if required
- Experience working with mocap
- Degree and/or Diploma in Animation or related field (preferred) or equivalent experience
- Previs experience a plus
This salary range is specific to applicants applying to our position in Vancouver, BC. To determine your base salary, we consider your qualifications, skills, and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary outside of this range and will also be dependent on your location.
About Us
Eyeline is a global creative studio partnering with storytellers to turn their ambitions into stunning reality. By blending the time-honored craft of filmmaking with breakthrough technologies, we unlock bold, cinematic visions at scale. Our three pillars - VFX, Studios and Labs - form the creative spine of Eyeline, guiding how we think, work, and show up in every frame.
At Eyeline, we believe technology serves artistry and our people are the soul behind everything we do, deepening creative connection, rather than replacing it. We build worlds with exceptional craft and precision, working hand in hand with our creative partners from concept to final pixel.
Netflix Investment- Eyeline
With the support of Netflix’s investment in our pipeline, infrastructure, and workforce, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in visual effects and virtual production technology. In addition to our work with Netflix, we continue to partner with a wide range of long-standing and new clients worldwide.
Come as you are
We are looking for those seeking to take risks with us, those driven by passion for their craft. To us, these are key ingredients that we look for in our team. We are committed to ensuring fair and equal treatment of your application. When you apply for a role with us, you will receive consideration based solely on your qualifications.
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