Technical Animator
Confidential
Posted: March 10, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Technical Animator will provide technical foundation to support the Montreal Animation Department, enabling animators to work faster and smarter.
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Job Description
A multi Oscar-winning creative studio, we have worked with some of the greatest storytellers in film today. Collaborating with directors and producers across the complete filmmaking process to help design, plan and create beautiful images, we focus on finding innovative creative solutions to support their vision and set new standards for visual effects in cinema.
About the role
We’re looking for a Technical Animator to join a small, dedicated team focused on supporting the Montreal Animation Department. You will provide the technical foundation that enables animators to work faster, smarter, and more creatively. The role encompasses technical animation and tool development for the Animation team, including Maya-based shot fixes, tool support, testing, and visual enhancements with lights or FX cards. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a solid foundation in animation principles and will excel at clear, effective communication. This role requires a proactive mindset, a passion for overcoming challenges, and the ability to bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution.
What you’ll do:
• Working closely with the leads of multiple departments, including Rigging and FX to improve communication lines in and out of the Animation department.
• Working closely with Pipeline Developers in testing, releasing new and modified software systems, and guiding them on errors and debugging technical issues
• Animating both primary and secondary characters and elements
• Providing front-line support to Animation Artists, troubleshooting assets and shots, and helping artists with general problem-solving
• Establish workflow templates, approach, and methods documentation to provide to the team
• Manage and spec Technical Animation assignments
• Meeting schedules and show deadlines
• Ensure that department tools are available to the team and properly set up for each show
• Work alongside the training team to follow through on learning and development needs for the Animation Team and assist with any related events as appropriate