Studio Name: Lightcatcher Media
Job opening: Senior Animator
Job Location: 100% Remote (Preference for British Columbia, Canada residents)
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract (Flexible working environment)
Core Focus: Cartoony character performance, expressive acting choices, shot continuity over long sequences, and team mentorship for the “Little Margo Stories” series
Key Requirements: 3+ years of professional 3D animation experience using Maya for film/series, strong background in stylized/cartoony performance, and the ability to work within custom tool pipelines
Lightcatcher Media is scaling its core character team and launching immediate recruitment for a Senior Animator to drive performance blocks on the upcoming stylized series, “Little Margo Stories.” This position is a 100% remote workflow tracking opportunity that includes extended health benefits and flexible operations, with a strong hiring preference for crew based in British Columbia. If you are a veteran character artist who thrives on stylized, cartoony motion mechanics and loves mentoring rising talent while defining high-end performance standards, this intake offers a premium workspace.
Selected senior artists will collaborate closely with the Lead Animator, Animation Director, and Animation Supervisor to ensure a highly cohesive visual narrative across extended shot lengths. The studio layout values artistic efficiency, clean shot continuity, and proactive pipeline problem-solving, creating a dynamic space for artists dedicated to premium, performance-driven storytelling.
What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)
The senior animation specialist will oversee character performances and pipeline efficiency across several core production blocks:
- Character Acting & Consistency: Deliver top-tier, cartoony 3D character performances that uphold the unique artistic vision of the series, ensuring perfect shot continuity across surrounding sequences.
- Leadership & Mentorship: Provide artistic and technical guidance to junior and intermediate animators, interpreting director feedback and storyboards to develop the team’s overall skill level.
- Workflow Optimization: Implement efficient scene organization patterns, address supervisor notes promptly to minimize review loops, and identify asset bugs early to improve production pipelines.
Required Software Knowledge & Skills
Candidates applying for this remote senior post must demonstrate technical mastery within the following production frameworks:
- Primary Software System: Comprehensive, advanced professional operational mastery within the Autodesk Maya 3D animation platform for film and episodic layouts.
- Stylistic Expertise: A proven, active portfolio demonstrating advanced experience in stylized, expressive, and cartoony character animation principles.
- Pipeline Adaptability: Complete comfort operating inside established studio structures and learning custom proprietary tracking software and tools.
- Compensation Note: Final salary parameters offered by the studio will take into account your background, qualifications, skills, and specific geographic location.
How to Apply
Please audit your professional links to ensure your showreel clearly highlights strong character acting choices, polished stylized mechanics, and breakdowns of sequential shots before submitting your application package. Animation professionals ready to join this remote series project can submit their updated CV/resume and active performance reel directly through the Lightcatcher Media hiring channels.