Senior Animator - Feature [HYBRID]

OUR STORY

For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation.  Our pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything!  If you want to be part of an environment that empowers you to experiment, learn, and contribute to exciting projects, come and join us.

Start date: Early August/ September

What You’ll Do 

• Deliver high-end 3D character animation that supports performance, emotion, and story in a feature film context. 

• Own complex shots or sequences from blocking through final polish with a high degree of creative and technical execution. 

• Develop expressive performances across a range of styles—from nuanced, subtle acting to broad, physical comedy—aligned with the director’s vision. 

• Collaborate with the Animation Supervisor, Leads and Director to elevate character performances and ensure continuity across sequences. 

• Propose creative animation solutions and performance ideas that contribute meaningfully to storytelling and character development. 

• Troubleshoot and resolve performance, rigging, or technical issues in collaboration with supporting departments. 

• Mentor junior and mid-level animators, offering guidance, feedback, and support to improve performance quality across the team. 

• Actively participate in dailies, reviews, and team syncs, providing both creative input and solutions to challenges raised by peers or leadership. 

• Maintain a high level of scene organization and adhere to studio pipeline and workflow standards. 

• Manage your workload efficiently across multiple shots or sequences, prioritizing complexity, deadlines, and creative expectations. 

• Take ownership of deliverables and ensure consistent communication with Production and Supervisors around progress and potential blockers.