Intermediate Technical Animator

{
  "content_hash": "29a951745ced405e1955dc3fde335d1e0e97737f30d4b697dd61a5de88c5ea95",
  "source_hash": "3fb6e03c2a3e9a3f8685f0ed4b2f97fb392050454abcfbffe38e757c7b3be39a",
  "last_changed_at": "2026-05-30T05:46:27.123Z",
  "active_status": "active"
}

{
  "language": "en",
  "location": {
    "raw": "Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B1B8, Canada",
    "city": "Vancouver",
    "region": null,
    "country": "Canada",
    "is_remote": false,
    "confidence": 0.95
  },
  "salary_max": null,
  "salary_min": null,
  "inferred_at": "2026-06-06T10:24:43.686Z",
  "launch_scope": {
    "reason": "bamboohr_production_catalog",
    "included": true,
    "location": {
      "raw": "Vancouver, British Columbia, V6B1B8, Canada",
      "city": "Vancouver",
      "region": null,
      "country": "Canada",
      "is_remote": false,
      "confidence": 0.95
    },
    "countries": [
      "Canada"
    ]
  },
  "remote_policy": null,
  "salary_period": null,
  "workplace_type": null,
  "salary_currency": null
}

{}

{
  "list_job": {
    "id": "91",
    "isRemote": null,
    "location": {
      "city": "Vancouver",
      "state": "British Columbia"
    },
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "province": null
    },
    "departmentId": "18506",
    "locationType": "0",
    "jobOpeningName": "Intermediate Technical Animator",
    "departmentLabel": "Technical Animation",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Full-Time"
  },
  "detail_errors": [],
  "detail_job_opening": {
    "location": {
      "city": "Vancouver",
      "state": "British Columbia",
      "postalCode": "V6B1B8",
      "addressCountry": "Canada"
    },
    "datePosted": "2024-02-21",
    "atsLocation": {
      "city": null,
      "state": null,
      "country": null,
      "countryId": null
    },
    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Company Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">     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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">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.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Why work at ICON?</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Job Overview</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As an Intermediate Technical Animator, you play a key role in the team to refine character rigs for optimal functionality. Your troubleshooting skills extend to resolving technical issues related to animation, assets, and rigging, often collaborating with other departments. Additionally, you contribute to the development and improvement of animation tools and pipelines to enhance overall efficiency and quality. Engaging in various aspects of the animation pipeline, you showcase versatility in topology, weight painting, and caching across different departments. With a comprehensive understanding of Maya constraints and deformers, you employ a variety of animation techniques. Your role demands critical thinking skills for independently solving complex animation tasks, and your commitment to staying updated on industry trends ensures a continuous improvement in technical skills, maintaining the highest standards in animation production.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Collaborate with the animation team to implement and refine character rigs, ensuring optimal functionality for animators.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to animation, assets, and rigging, collaborating with other departments as needed.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Contribute to the development and improvement of animation tools and pipelines to enhance efficiency and quality.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Engage in various aspects of the animation pipeline, including topology, weight painting, and caching, showcasing versatility and adaptability across different departments.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Maya constraints and deformers, whether native or part of the studio pipeline, showcasing versatility in animation techniques.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex animation tasks independently, taking responsibility for the successful execution of assigned projects.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve technical skills.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications:</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">1–2 years of professional industry experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong demo reel showcasing intermediate animation and modeling skills</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Intermediate knowledge of Maya nDynamics, including nCloth setups for varied scenarios (e.g. light/heavy cloth, wind, underwater)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Comfortable working with Icon’s rig systems</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Cross-departmental experience in topology, weight painting, and caching</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Skilled in importing/exporting animation with tools such as Studio Library or PAIE</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficient with Maya constraints and deformers (native and pipeline-based)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Solid understanding of nucleus-based dynamics attributes</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong critical thinking skills and ability to take ownership of tasks</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">--</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">--</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.</span></p>\n<p> </p>",
    "compensation": "Starting at $60,547.50 annually",
    "departmentId": "18506",
    "locationType": "0",
    "seekPromoted": false,
    "jobCategoryId": null,
    "jobOpeningName": "Intermediate Technical Animator",
    "departmentLabel": "Technical Animation",
    "jobOpeningStatus": "Open",
    "minimumExperience": "Mid-level",
    "jobOpeningShareUrl": "https://iconcreative.bamboohr.com/careers/91",
    "employmentStatusLabel": "Full-Time"
  }
}