Mid Animation Artist – TMNT 2 / Montreal, Canada

Mikros Animation is an international creative studio specializing in CGI animation.

We offer filmmakers high-level animation and computer graphics services, covering the entire production chain—from concept to post-production—to bring unforgettable and stylized stories to life, across all formats and platforms.

We provide comprehensive animation services, bringing together the best talent in the industry within our global network of creative studios based in Montreal and Paris.

We support filmmakers in defining and developing their vision, from script to screen, to make each project a unique work of art.

Mikros Animation is looking for talented Mid Animation Artists passionate about performance, action, and design. In a dynamic production environment, you will work closely with a creative team, under the direction of the Animation Leads, to bring the Director’s vision to life.

We are committed to producing high-quality animation and memorable performances. Our current project offers a variety of stimulating and creative challenges in a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Create feature-film quality keyframe animations for the shots you are given.
• Create expressive facial animations and solid, realistic or stylized body mechanics.
• Collaborating with the Animation Leads and the Director to achieve the desired performance and storytelling.
• Respect production deadlines and deliver animations on time.
• Actively participate in daily reviews and discussion sessions on animation.
• Contribute to the creation of shared resources, such as animation libraries or rig improvements.

• Professional experience in 3D character animation with Maya on feature films or animated series.
• Solid understanding of body mechanics and character performance.
• Ability to interpret storyboards and incorporate feedback from the Director.
• Ease in a production pipeline and adaptability to custom tools.
• Knowledge of ShotGrid (formerly Shotgun) and VR is an asset.
• Good sense of cartoonish animation and creative exaggeration, with the ability to “break the rules” to serve the story.
• Good communication skills and collaborative team spirit.

Optional skills

• Experience in 2D animation and/or drawing/design skills.
• Knowledge of scripting or rigging.
• Bilingualism (English/French) is appreciated.

The successful candidate will work closely with our Paris studio in a bilingual environment, as well as with our international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly participate in discussions with non-French-speaking stakeholders, in the context of productions, internal presentations, and strategic communications aimed at promoting Mikros Animation’s creative and technical capabilities globally.

MIKROS ANIMATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Mikros Animation respects and enforces strict policies against any form of discrimination based on race, religion, belief, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition (including genetic characteristics), mental and/or physical disability, marital status, sex, age, veteran status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, political preferences, political opinions, socioeconomic status, family status, registered domestic partner status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, and any other characteristic or activity protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local laws.