Animation Lead - TV Featurette

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation.  Our pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything!  If you want to be part of an environment that empowers you to experiment, learn, and contribute to exciting projects, come and join us.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Animation Lead to join our talented team at Bardel Entertainment for an exciting TV featurette project, DWK5. In this role, you will guide, mentor, and inspire animators, ensuring that the animation meets the highest quality standards while remaining true to the unique style of the production.

• Mentor and lead animators to improve overall quality while meeting production milestones   

• Partner with Directors/Supervisors and other departments to implement creative direction    

• Attend animation dailies, provide feedback, and support artists in achieving their production goals 

• Attend QC meetings, representing assigned sequences, ensuring all departments receive the latest versions of scenes, and assigning notes as needed. 

• Guide and support animation teams, focusing on strengths and fostering growth opportunities when casting assignments   

• Collaborate with the Animation Supervisors(s) and production with animation bidding, as needed    

• Assist the team in submitting work for feedback from Directors/clients, both technically and creatively, as needed     

• Assist with rig and development exercises, provide written, verbal and/or video feedback, as needed   

• Provide character animation, cycles, and tutorials to support the team(s) as needed    

• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team atmosphere, communicating challenges to management for support, on-going 

• 5+ years' experience working on a TV / Animation / or VFX production   
• 2+ years in a lead role on fully animated or hybrid features is a plus  
•  Previous feature film experience on a minimum of 2 feature films is a plus  
• Excellent proficiency in Maya 

• A demo reel that demonstrates the following:  
• Senior level animation skills with a variety of animation styles   
• Strong animation principles, timing, and acting choices  
• Knowledge of character rigging solutions and ability to communicate with rigging team, and/or suggesting animation workarounds wherever possible  

• Adept at working in a hybrid team environment, providing feedback to artists in various locations, both in-studio and remotely   
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills  
• Ability to train and guide a team of professionals  

Pay Range: CAD $1700- $1900 per week   

This salary range provided reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business. 

Flexible work environment, Extended Health and Wellness from day 1, RRSP matching are just some of the benefits. For more details, check out our website. 

If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in!