Senior Animator (VFX)

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, British Columbia; candidates must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.

Salary: CAD 105,000–122,000 per year for a 40-hour work week. Project contract runs from mid-October to December 18, 2026.

Company

hirify.global is a Vancouver-based visual effects studio creating visual effects for feature films and television, including concept design, pre-visualization, CG animation, compositing, and volumetric digital effects.

What you will do

• Create convincing performances and motion for character and non-character assets, from simple to difficult shots.
• Work with supervisors, leads, production, and the animation team to manage shot schedules, deadlines, continuity, and consistent performance.
• Quality-control submitted animation for artistic and technical issues before supervisor review.
• Address supervisor feedback, complete revisions, and meet weekly production targets.
• Troubleshoot pipeline issues and provide input on tools and interfaces that improve throughput.
• Mentor junior animators and provide short-term lead support when production needs require it.

Requirements

• Must be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada.
• 7+ years of experience animating character and non-character assets for visual effects or feature films.
• Expert knowledge of Maya.
• Expert understanding of traditional animation principles, acting, film production, cinematography, composition, and continuity.
• Strong attention to detail, troubleshooting ability, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage competing priorities, and deliver high-quality animation under tight deadlines.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of motion capture or rigging.

Culture & Benefits

• Extended healthcare coverage from the first day, with premiums fully covered by hirify.global.
• Up to eight paid health and wellness days per year.
• Supportive, respectful, diverse, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Opportunities to contribute to visual effects projects and production pipeline innovation.