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.
What You’ll DoWe’re looking for an Animation Technical Assistant to support our Vancouver studio. In this role, you’ll work closely with animators, rigging, and pipeline teams to ensure animation systems, tools, and workflows run smoothly and efficiently.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving technical challenges while supporting artists in a production environment.
MAIN OBJECTIVES
- Support the stability and performance of animation systems and workflows
- Provide technical assistance to animators to reduce workflow friction
- Assist in the integration and validation of animation assets
- Act as a bridge between Animation, Rigging, and Pipeline teams
- Develop a strong working knowledge of animation tools, systems, and workflows
- Support the integration of animation assets into production
- Ensure animation setups meet technical, creative, and production requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in animation scenes (including caching issues)
- Identify, document, and escalate issues when needed
- Collaborate with Pipeline and Rigging teams to improve tools and workflows
- Research and share insights on emerging tools, technologies, and best practices
- Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and reducing technical blockers for artists
- Provide day-to-day technical support to the animation team
RequirementsWhat You’ll Bring
Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in Python and/or MEL scripting
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Maya and ShotGrid
- Understanding of animation workflows and production pipelines
- Familiarity with rigging, skinning, and character systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ways of Working
- Organized, methodical, and quality-focused
- Clear communicator with strong documentation skills
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work across teams
- Adaptable and open to feedback in a fast-paced environment
- Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn
Benefits
Pay Range: CAD $1,400 – $1,500 per week
Location: BC, Canada – candidates must be based in BC.
Project Dates: Late March/early April – early June
This range reflects our current expectations for the role. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and other relevant factors.
We also offer:
- Flexible work environment
- Extended health and wellness benefits from day one
- RRSP matching
- Additional perks—see our website for more details
Top Skills
What We Do
Bardel Entertainment is an internationally recognized, Emmy Award®-winning studio and the creative force behind top audience hits such as The Dragon Prince, Rick and Morty, Teen Titans Go!, and Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Their unwavering commitment to quality, creativity, and innovation has positioned Bardel as one of the most highly sought-after animation studios worldwide, with expertise that spans prime-time series, preschool and children's television programming, and projects for various VOD/SVOD platforms. Bardel thrives on collaborative partnerships that fuel growth and ingenuity, working alongside industry giants such as Netflix, Disney, HBO, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, DreamWorks, and Warner Brothers. Our relentless pursuit of pushing boundaries and challenging the norms fuels our ongoing growth and learning. Amidst all our expansion, one constant remains – our unwavering dedication to delivering the highest caliber content. Bardel Entertainment is always on the lookout for exceptional talent to join its studios. To access the most current job listings and submit applications, please visit: https://bardel.ca/careers/
