// Open Role at Streamline Studios
Seeking a skilled 3D Animator to bring characters and environments to life for video games. Collaborate with the art director and development team to create fluid, dynamic, and stylistically consistent animations, optimizing them for performance within game engines.
Position: CFX TD - Mid
Hiring Range: $80,000 to $98,000/year for a 40-hour work week
Term Contract: 3month-contract starting mid-October 2026
Company Benefits: Extended healthcare from day 1, premiums 100% covered by Image Engine, up to 8 paid Health and Wellness days per year.
_Candidates are required to be based in British Columbia and eligible to work in Canada*
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ABOUT IMAGE ENGINE
Image Engine is a world-class VFX studio based in Vancouver, BC, that has built a reputation for excellence in the visual effects industry since 1995. We specialize in crafting stunning visual effects for feature films and television with an award-winning portfolio that includes The Book of Boba Fett, Skeleton Crew, The Mandalorian, Game of Thrones, Lost in Space, Jurassic World, and District 9.
We offer a full range of visual effects services, from concept designs and pre-visualization to CG animation, compositing, and explosive volumetric digital effects. Our crew is passionate about storytelling and pushing the artistic and technical boundaries to deliver the highest quality work on every project. R&D is central to our philosophy of driving creativity through innovation and we're committed to continually evolving our robust production pipelines.
At Image Engine, we value diversity and teamwork, and we're proud to foster a workplace culture that is supportive, respectful, and empowering. We believe that our success is a reflection of our exceptionally talented team, and we're always looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join us on our mission to create unforgettable visual experiences. Join our team and be part of something extraordinary.
POSITION PURPOSE
The Mid Creature FX TD is responsible for delivering high quality work in a quick and efficient manner. CFX TDs will work to design and create simulations related to the realistic movement of a creature, including clothing, hair, fur, skin and muscles. They will apply notes provided by the show Supervisors and CFX leads, and communicate with other artists assigned to the show to make sure work completed is consistent.
CFX TDs will proactively identify and troubleshoot problems as needed and will ask for assistance when necessary to ensure effective use of time and resources. They will communicate with other departments to ensure they are receiving data to resolve shot related problems.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Technical skills
Core skills
- Collaborate closely with Creative/Art Director and other team members. - Create high-quality character movements, facial animations, and environmental effects. - Ensure all animations are fluid, dynamic, and stylistically consistent with the game’s visual style. - Implement animations within the game engine, optimizing them for performance and technical specifications. - Maintain regular communication with the development team to align animations with game mechanics and narrative requirements. - Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in animation techniques. - Ensure on-time delivery of tasks and effective time management. - Proactively communicate delays and bottlenecks. - Deliver work according to project specifications and requirements. - Deliver work according to studio’s quality standards as specified by the discipline lead. - Follow instructions and adhere to best practices. - Track time daily with a written status update of your tasks. - Continuously improve skills and apply learning from one task to the next.