Animator

Role overview

Create motion graphics and animation for digital experiences in a collaborative, in-house creative team. Working under a lead animator, you will translate concepts into polished visual work while balancing craft, client needs, and production schedules.

Responsibilities

- Develop and animate motion graphics, including typography-led sequences. - Edit and prepare video assets as part of production workflows. - Collaborate with art directors, producers, animators, and creative directors to develop concepts into finished work. - Estimate task duration accurately and manage details while meeting tight deadlines. - Apply feedback and exercise sound judgment as project needs evolve.

Requirements

- At least two years of motion graphics or animation experience, preferably in an advertising agency. - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in animation, computer graphics, graphic design, multimedia, or a related discipline. - Experience with Adobe After Effects and Premiere; basic familiarity with the broader Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. - Strong typography animation skills and basic audio editing knowledge. - Understanding of video production workflows, including compression and codec choices. - Careful attention to detail, effective time estimation, and strong communication and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

- Experience with Red Giant plugins, particularly Trapcode. - 3D animation experience using Maya or Cinema 4D.

Benefits and work setup

- The listed salary range is CAD 50,000–80,000. - Full-time benefits typically include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off and holidays, wellness resources, life insurance, and learning and development support. Specific benefits may vary by location.