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Animation Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Dream Machine FX

Animateur | Animator

Montreal, QC · On-site

$45 - $65/hr

Fournir tout besoin secondaire d'animation d'objets a surface dure (vehicules, accessoires et autres objets de soutien), soit en tant que performance finale, soit pour assister et faciliter la ...

Dream Machine FX

Animateur | Animator

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$45/hr

Fournir tout besoin secondaire d'animation d'objets à surface dure (véhicules, accessoires et autres objets de soutien), soit en tant que performance finale, soit pour assister et faciliter la ...

Sony Pictures Imageworks

Animateur / Animator

Montreal, QC

CA$30.21 - CA$38.46/hr

Les roles en animation necessitent d'interpreter et d'executer la direction creative, les notes d'animation et la retroaction des superviseurs et des realisateurs, souvent communiquees en anglais. La ...

Ludia, Inc

RESPONSABILITES Animation & Gameplay * Concevoir et realiser des animations 3D de haute qualite pour les personnages, creatures et autres elements animes du jeu. * Creer des animations qui ...

Cloud Chamber

Lead Animator

Montreal, QC · Remote

Partner with the Animation Director and leadership to establish the animation vision, evangelize studio values, and shape a positive and inclusive team culture. * Develop and refine animation ...

Frima Studio

Technical Animator

Quebec, QC · On-site

Develop, test, and maintain animation systems in collaboration with animators, game programmers, and other team members; * Provide technical support for animation tools and the game editor; * Assist ...

2K

Lead Animator

Montreal, QC

Partner with the Animation Director and leadership to establish the animation vision, evangelize studio values, and shape a positive and inclusive team culture. * Develop and refine animation ...

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How much do animation jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for animation in Quebec is $82,805.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,500.00 and $104,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an animation job involve?

An Animation job involves creating moving images using computer software or traditional techniques like hand-drawing or stop-motion. Animators develop characters, backgrounds, and special effects for films, video games, advertisements, and digital media. They collaborate with writers, designers, and directors to bring stories to life. Strong artistic skills, creativity, and proficiency in animation software like Adobe Animate or Blender are essential.

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

To thrive in Animation, you need strong artistic abilities, knowledge of animation principles, and typically a degree in animation, fine arts, or a related field. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe After Effects, Maya, Blender, or Toon Boom Harmony is highly desirable, and certification in these can be advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and effective collaboration skills help animators excel in team-oriented environments. These abilities are crucial for producing high-quality animations that meet client briefs and project deadlines in this fast-evolving industry.

What are some common challenges animators face in their daily work?

Animators often deal with tight deadlines and the need to revise work multiple times to match client or director feedback, which requires patience and adaptability. The role can involve long periods of focused work at a computer, making time management and attention to ergonomic practices important. Additionally, staying updated with the latest animation techniques and software advancements is crucial for remaining competitive in the field. Collaboration with story artists, designers, and technical teams is also a major part of the job, ensuring each project is cohesive and visually appealing.

Are animation professionals still in demand?

Animation professionals are still in demand across industries such as entertainment, advertising, and gaming, especially with the growth of digital media and virtual reality. Skills in software like Adobe After Effects, Maya, or Blender, along with a strong portfolio, can improve job prospects in this competitive field.

What jobs can animation get?

Animation skills can lead to jobs such as 3D animator, character animator, motion graphics artist, visual effects artist, and storyboard artist. These roles are common in industries like film, television, video game development, advertising, and digital media, often requiring proficiency in software like Adobe After Effects, Maya, or Blender.

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Infographic showing various Animation job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Internship, 65% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 69% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,805 per year, or $39.8 per hour.

Animateur senior / Senior Animator (DNEG Animation)

Montreal, QC • On-site

DNEG
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Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Director, Animation Director, Animation Supervisor, and team to complete animation shots in accordance with the story.

  • Bring characters to life by applying a strong understanding of anatomy, movement, and performance.

  • Use storyboards, animatics, and visual references to guide the animation process.

Job description

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Description du poste / Role principal :
Nous visons a rivaliser avec les meilleurs de l'industrie et comptons sur nos brillants animateurs pour donner vie a notre prochain grand long metrage d'animation ! En utilisant les storyboards, animatiques et autres references visuelles, vous collaborerez avec le Realisateur, le Directeur d'Animation, le Superviseur d'Animation et votre equipe afin de completer les plans conformement a l'histoire.
Vous donnerez vie aux personnages grace a une comprehension approfondie de l'anatomie, du mouvement et de la performance. Vos competences en jeu d'acteur vous aideront a communiquer des idees qui resonnent aupres du public et suscitent de veritables emotions.
Exigences du poste / Qualifications essentielles :
  • Excellente connaissance de Maya.
  • Experience confirmee au sein d'un departement d'animation (animation long metrage preferee).
  • Comprehension demontree de l'anatomie, de la perspective et de la composition ; de solides competences en dessin sont un atout.
  • Connaissance des techniques de timing, posing, acting et storytelling.
  • Maitrise approfondie des principes de l'animation.
  • minimum de 8 ans d'experience en animation ou en developpement d'animation dans un studio de long metrage d'animation.
Competences additionnelles / Atouts :
  • Capacite a bien travailler en equipe.
  • Grande motivation.
  • Adaptabilite.
  • Excellente communication ; capacite a recevoir et appliquer les notes et la direction.
DNEG Animation est un studio d'animation de calibre mondial qui cree des univers captivants et des personnages saisissants grace a une animation de grande qualite. Notre studio est porte par la passion et le talent de notre equipe internationale, et c'est grace a elle que nous livrons une liste enthousiasmante de nouveaux projets majeurs tels que The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Cat in the Hat et Bad Fairies.
Nous excellons dans une grande variete de styles d'animation, allant d'adaptations complexes de romans graphiques a des films magnifiquement stylises. Chaque projet est porte par l'expertise de notre equipe dans l'art de l'animation, et nous croyons que chaque role contribue de facon essentielle au succes de nos productions.
Rejoignez une equipe ou la seule signature maison est la qualite et travaillez aux cotes de certains des meilleurs talents de l'industrie pour donner vie a des personnages iconiques et a des univers uniques. Parmi les histoires dont nous sommes honores d'avoir fait partie : The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic et Ron's Gone Wrong.
Toujours a la recherche de nouvelles facons d'elever l'art de l'animation, nous sommes actuellement en production sur plusieurs longs metrages d'animation majeurs et nous recherchons de nouveaux talents pour rejoindre notre equipe exceptionnelle. Si vous vous epanouissez dans la collaboration et l'energie creative qu'elle apporte, ensemble nous creerons des visuels spectaculaires et donnerons vie a des personnages inoubliables et a des mondes animes enchanteurs.
Veuillez noter que ce poste est un poste syndique et qu'il sera couvert par une convention collective entre la societe DNEG et IATSE dans les mois a venir. En tant qu'employe-e syndique-e, vous serez tenu-e d'adherer au syndicat et beneficierez des conditions enoncees dans la convention collective. Les cotisations syndicales seront exigees une fois que la convention collective sera en place .
Seuls les candidats selectionnes pour les etapes suivantes du processus de recrutement seront contactes. Toutefois, tous les autres candidats seront ajoutes a notre base de donnees et pourront etre pris en consideration pour des opportunites futures.
ENGLISH VERSION :
Job Description / Key Purpose of the Job:
We aim to compete with the best in the business and will rely on our brilliant animators to bring to life our next top feature animation project! Using storyboards, animatics and other visual references, you will work with the Director, Animation Director, Animation Supervisor and your team to complete shots in accordance with the story.
You'll bring characters to life through a strong understanding of anatomy, movement, and performance. Your acting skills will help communicate ideas that resonate with audiences and evoke genuine emotional responses.
Job Requirements / Must Haves
  • Thorough knowledge of Maya.
  • Proven experience within an animation department (Feature Animation preferred).
  • Showing an understanding of anatomy, perspective and composition, strong drawing skills is an asset.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of timing, posing, acting and storytelling techniques.
  • Well versed in the principles of animation.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in animation or animation development within a feature animation studio
Additional Skills / Nice to Have
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Adaptable.
  • Must communicate well and be able to take notes and direction.
DNEG Animation:
DNEG Animation is a world-class animation studio that crafts captivating worlds and compelling characters through beautiful animation. Our studio is fuelled by the passion and talents of our global crew, and through them we are delivering an exciting slate of major new projects, such as The Angry Birds Movie 3, The Cat in the Hat, and Bad Fairies.
We thrive on diverse styles of animation, from complex graphic novel adaptations to beautifully-stylized films. Each project is driven by our team's expertise in the craft of animation and we believe every role plays a huge part in the success of our shows.
Join a team where the only 'house style' is quality and work alongside some of the best talent in the business to help bring iconic characters and unique worlds to life. Stories that we are honored to be a part of include The Garfield Movie, Nimona, Under the Boardwalk, Entergalactic, and Ron's Gone Wrong.
Always striving to further the art of animation, we are currently in production on a number of major animated features and are looking for new talent to join our incredible team. If you thrive on collaboration and the creative energy it provides, together we will create spectacular visuals and breathe life into unforgettable characters and enchanting animated worlds.
Please note that this is a unionized position and will be covered by a collective agreement between DNEG and IATSE, in the coming months. As a unionized employee, you will be required to join the union and will benefit from the conditions set out in the collective agreement. Union dues will be required once the collective agreement is in place.
Only candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted. However, all other applicants will be added to our talent pool and may be considered for future opportunities
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