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How much do animation studios jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation studios in Quebec is $66,761.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $84,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are animation studios?

Animation studios are specialized companies or production facilities that create animated content for various media, including films, television shows, commercials, and video games. These studios employ teams of artists, animators, writers, and technical staff who work together to bring stories and characters to life using techniques such as 2D animation, 3D animation, and computer-generated imagery (CGI). Major animation studios, like Pixar, Disney, and DreamWorks, are known for producing some of the most popular animated movies and series worldwide. Animation studios play a crucial role in the entertainment industry by combining art and technology to produce visually engaging content.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in animation studios?

Professionals in animation studios often encounter tight deadlines and the need to balance artistic creativity with client or director feedback. Collaboration is key, as animators must communicate closely with storyboard artists, modelers, and sound designers to ensure consistency and meet project goals. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving software and industry standards is essential. The fast-paced, team-oriented environment can be demanding but also offers opportunities for skill development and creative growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an animation studio, and why are they important?

To thrive in an animation studio, you need strong artistic ability, a solid understanding of animation principles, and proficiency in design, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Familiarity with industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite, Autodesk Maya, or Toon Boom Harmony is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication skills are critical soft skills in this environment. These skills ensure the creation of high-quality, visually engaging content and effective collaboration across diverse production teams.

What is the difference between Animation Studios vs Animation Artists?

AspectAnimation StudiosAnimation Artists
CredentialsTypically require a degree in animation, fine arts, or related fieldsRequire similar credentials, often with specialized portfolios
Work EnvironmentWork in teams within studios, collaborating on large projectsWork independently or in small teams, often freelance or contract
Industry UsageUsed by production companies, advertising agencies, and entertainment firmsUsed by studios, freelance clients, and media companies
Search & Comparison IntentPeople compare to understand company structures and project scopePeople compare to find job opportunities or freelance work

Animation Studios are organizations that produce animated content through collaborative teams, often on large-scale projects. Animation Artists are individual professionals creating animations, either within studios or independently. While both share similar credentials and work environments, studios focus on production management, whereas artists focus on creating animations. Understanding these differences helps job seekers and clients find the right fit for their needs.

What job categories do people searching Animation Studios jobs in Quebec look for? The top searched job categories for Animation Studios jobs in Quebec are:
Infographic showing various Animation Studios job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,761 per year, or $32.1 per hour.

Animateur.trice avance.e / Advanced Animator

Warnerbros

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago


Job description

Bienvenue chez Warner Bros. Discovery... l'etoffe dont sont faits les reves

Qui sommes-nous...

Lorsque nous parlons de l'etoffe dont sont faits les reves, nous ne faisons pas seulement reference au monde des sorciers, des dragons et des superheros, ni meme aux merveilles de la planete Terre. Derriere le vaste portefeuille de contenus emblematiques et de marques bien-aimees, il y a les scenaristes qui donnent vie a nos personnages, les equipes de creation qui les amenent dans votre salon et nos reves qui ecrivent la suite...

Des esprits creatifs formidables aux avancees technologiques a travers le monde, WBD offre des opportunites de carriere determinantes, des avantages soigneusement selectionnes et les outils pour explorer et devenir la meilleure version de vous-meme. Ici, nous vous soutenons, ici nous vous reconnaissons, ici vous pouvez vous epanouir.

Depuis son lancement en 2010, Warner Bros. Games Montreal compte plus de 300 employes et continue de croitre et de recruter de nouveaux talents. Travaillant avec certaines des plus grandes marques de Warner Bros. Studios, dont DC Entertainment, le studio se consacre au developpement de jeux video AAA.

Animateur.trice avance.e / Advanced Animator

WB Games Montreal, une division de Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), recherche un.e Animateur.trice avance.e.

Ton nouveau role...

Dans ce role, tu seras responsable de la creation de contenus d'animation de haute qualite pour la jouabilite (gameplay) en temps reel et les cinematiques de nos jeux, contribuant ainsi a donner vie a la vision du projet. Ton objectif principal sera d'implementer des fonctionnalites de jouabilite dans le moteur de jeu en travaillant en etroite collaboration avec les differents departements, tout en apportant un soutien secondaire aux cinematiques.

Tu seras egalement implique dans la definition des meilleures pratiques, des processus et des pipelines dans le but d'ameliorer le flux de travail tout en etablissant un haut niveau de qualite visuelle. Avec pour finalite la creation de contenus et de recits de grande qualite, tu devras collaborer avec differentes disciplines incluant les personnages, l'art, l'animation technique, la narration et la programmation afin de faire progresser la vision de maniere coherente tout en respectant les contraintes techniques et les budgets.

Responsabilites de ton role...

  • Responsable de l'animation des personnages et de donner vie a nos jeux grace a une narration memorable sous les licences de marque WB.
  • Produire, maintenir et optimiser les graphes d'animations de gameplay (PNJ, 3Cs, Combat).
  • Soutenir et ameliorer l'integration des assets d'animation dans le moteur de jeu.
  • Point central entre les equipes Programmation, Design et Animation.
  • Travailler en etroite collaboration avec l'equipe Animation pour definir, creer et maintenir le pipeline d'animation.
  • Etre polyvalent en travaillant avec des donnees de capture de mouvement, de l'animation image par image et la manipulation de contenu d'animation dans le moteur.
  • Collaborer avec la production et les departements associes pour prototyper de nouvelles fonctionnalites de gameplay.
  • Participer aux reunions departementales pour partager des retours tout en definissant l'apparence et le ressenti du contenu a l'ecran.
  • Contribuer aux efforts de R&D pour l'amelioration des outils et l'evaluation de nouvelles technologies.
  • Livrer les taches dans les delais et effectuer la revision du contenu dans le moteur.
  • Correction et support des bugs lies a l'animation.
  • Encadrer et apporter du soutien a l'equipe d'animation, en particulier aux membres les moins experimentes.
  • Etre la premiere ligne de defense du cote contenu lorsqu'un probleme technique survient.

Competences & experience...

  • Plus de 8 ans d'experience dans le developpement de jeux video et avoir travaille sur au moins 3 jeux AAA.
  • Excellentes competences en communication et en organisation.
  • Excellente comprehension des moteurs de jeu; connaissance de Unreal 5 hautement souhaite.
  • Excellentes competences en resolution de problemes techniques et en depannage.
  • Solides bases en animation pour la mecanique corporelle, la pose et le timing.
  • Solides bases en animation faciale et en jeu d'acteur.
  • Sens aigu de la narration cinematographique avec langage de camera, jeu d'acteur et mise en scene dirigee.
  • Maitrise des logiciels d'animation 3D (Maya, MotionBuilder, etc.).
  • Maitrise du processus de production de capture de mouvement et capacite a soutenir le pipeline.
  • Bonne comprehension de Python/MEL/Maxscript ou systemes similaires est un atout.
  • Attitude positive et solide comprehension du processus de developpement de jeux ainsi que des pipelines art/animation sur PC et consoles.
  • Experience dans la gestion de contenu externalise et capacite averee a travailler avec des equipes externes et d'outsourcing.
  • Portfolio / Demo / Site web demontrant vos competences en animation requis.

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WB Games Montreal, a division of Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), seeks an Advanced Animator.

Your New Role...

In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality animation content for real-time gameplay and cinematics for our games, thereby helping to bring the project's vision to life. Your primary objective will be to implement gameplay features into the game engine by working closely with the different departments, while also providing secondary support for cinematics.

You will also be involved in defining best practices, processes, and pipelines with the goal of improving workflow while establishing a high standard of visual quality. With the ultimate aim of creating high-quality content and storytelling, you will need to collaborate across different disciplines including characters, art, technical animation, narrative, and programming in order to advance the vision coherently while respecting technical constraints and budgets.

Your Role Accountabilities...

  • Responsible for animating characters and bringing life to our games with memorable storytelling under WB branded IPs.
  • Produce, maintain, and optimize the Gameplay Animations graphs (NPCs, 3Cs, Combat)
  • Support and improve the integration of animation assets into the game engine.
  • Central point between Programming, Design and Animation teams.
  • Work closely with the Animation team to define, create and maintain the animation pipeline.
  • Be versatile working with motion capture data, keyframe animation, and in-engine manipulation of animation content.
  • Work with production and associated departments to prototype new gameplay features.
  • Participate in departmental meetings to share feedback while defining the look and feel of content on screen.
  • Assist in R&D efforts for tools improvement and evaluation of new technology.
  • Deliver tasks on time and on schedule and reviewing content in engine.
  • Animation bug fixing and support.
  • Mentor and provide support to the animation team, especially to less experienced members of the team.
  • Be the first line of defense on the content side when a technical problem arises

Qualifications & Experience...

  • 8+ years of experience in video game development and have worked on at least 3 AAA games.
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Excellent understanding of in-game engines; knowledge of Unreal 5 is highly desired.
  • Excellent technical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong animation foundations for body mechanics, posing and timing.
  • Strong animation foundation for facial animation and acting.
  • Strong eye for cinematic storytelling with camera language, acting and directed mise-en-scene.
  • Proficient with 3D animation software (Maya, Motionbuilder, etc.).
  • Proficient with the motion capture production process and able to support the pipeline.
  • Good understanding of Python/MEL/Maxscript or similar systems is a plus.
  • Positive attitude and strong understanding of the game development process and understanding of art/animation pipelines on PC and consoles.
  • Experience with managing outsourced content and proven ability to work with outsourcing and external development teams.
  • Portfolio/Demo Reel/Website demonstrating your animation skills is required.

Comment nous faisons avancer les choses...

Cette derniere partie est probablement la plus importante ! Chez WBD, nos principes phares sont les valeurs fondamentales par lesquelles nous operons et sont au cur de la facon dont nous faisons les choses. Vous pouvez les retrouver sur http://www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ ainsi que quelques exemples de l'equipe sur ce que ces principes signifient pour nous, et comment ils se refletent dans leur quotidien. Nous esperons qu'ils resonneront en vous et avons hate d'en discuter lors de votre entretien.

S'engagerpourl'InclusionchezWBD

Warner Bros. Discovery se rejouit de pouvoir former une main-d'uvre qui reflete un large eventail de perspectives, d'origines et d'experiences. Etre un employeur offrant l'egalite des chances signifie que nous prenons au serieux notre responsabilite de considerer les candidatures qualifiees sur la base du merite, sans tenir compte de la race, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du sexe, de l'orientation sexuelle, de l'identite ou de l'expression de genre, de l'age, du handicap mental ou physique et des informations genetiques, de l'etat civil, de la citoyennete, du statut militaire, du statut de veteran protege ou de toute autre categorie protegee par la loi.

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Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are...

When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

Since its launch in 2010, Warner Bros. Games Montreal has more than 300 employees and continues to grow and recruit additional talents. Working with some of Warner Bros. Studios' biggest brands, including DC Entertainment, the studio is dedicated to developing AAA videogames.

How We Get Things Done...

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

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