Senior Animation Artist I TMNT2

Mikros Animation is seeking talented Animation Artist with a passion for performance action and our fast-paced production environment youll collaborate closely with a creative team under the guidance of the Animation Leads to help bring the Directors vision to life.

We are committed to delivering high-quality animation and memorable performances. Our current project offers a variety of fun and creative challenges in a supportive team-driven atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging feature-quality keyframe animations for assigned shots.

• Develop expressive facial animation and solid body mechanics both realistic and stylized.

• Collaborate with Animation Leads and the Director to achieve the intended performance and storytelling.

• Work according to production deadlines and deliver animations on schedule.

• Participate in daily reviews and animation rounds actively integrating feedback.

• Contribute to shared resources such as animation libraries and rig improvements.

Qualifications :

• Professional experience in 3D character animation using Maya on animated feature films or TV series.

• Strong understanding of body mechanics and character performance.

• Ability to interpret storyboards and respond effectively to Director feedback.

• Familiarity with production pipelines and adaptability to custom tools.

• Knowledge of ShotGrid (formerly Shotgun) and RV is an advantage.

• A good eye for cartoony animation and creative exaggeration with the confidence to bend the rules to serve the story.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Optional Skills

• Experience in 2D animation and/or strong drawing/design skills.

• Knowledge of scripting or rigging

* The person in this role will work closely with our Paris Montreal and Bengaluru studios in a bilingual environment as well as with international partners talent and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

Additional Information :

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Mikros Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive equitable and respectful work environment where every person is welcomed considered and evaluated based on their skills experience and potential.
We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination where employment decisions are made without regard to race colour religion sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age family status disability medical condition pregnancy citizenship veteran or military status political beliefs socioeconomic status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enriches our creativity broadens our thinking and contributes to the quality of the stories we bring to the screen.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Mikros Animation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process including interview transcription or preliminary candidate application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers and certain data may be processed outside of Quebec.
These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract