CG Animator

Are you a CG Animator looking for your next opportunity? Our Vancouver studio is looking for a CG Animator to join the team on an exciting CG project!

Atomic Cartoons, a Thunderbird Entertainment Group company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth, Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Animate in a team environment on a sequence of shots within a TV schedule.

• Demonstrate a strong sense of performance, posing, timing, weight, and lip-sync.

• Take direction from Supervisors and Leads.

• Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 1+ years of prior experience as a CG Animator on a CG animated series or feature.

• Knowledge of Maya animation tools.

• Ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.

• Background in visual arts/design with a strong understanding of form, geometry, and movement.

• Knowledge of dynamics is an asset.

• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.

START DATE: As soon as possible

- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.

At Atomic Cartoons and Thunderbird Entertainment, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.

Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.

Vancouver Pay Range
$1,200—$1,400 CAD

INTERESTED?

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodations please email [email protected]

We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment are an equal opportunity employer and employ personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Thunderbird Entertainment work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.