Senior Animation Artist I TMNT2

Mikros Animation is a global CGI animation studio located in Paris, Montreal and Bangalore offering end-to-end animation services for feature and episodic. In over a decade, Mikros Animation has contributed to 17 feature-length animated films and numerous high-quality episodic shows for the world’s best-known animation studios such as Paramount, Netflix and DreamWorks. It has also produced hundreds of hours of programming, broadcast by notable channels including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, and TF1, with their content airing and streaming in over 180 countries. Their portfolio includes blockbuster hits like PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie, Star Trek: Prodigy, Orion and the Dark, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem.

In 2025, Mikros Animation joined the Rodeo FX group, the creative company notably behind the visual effects of The Rings of Power, Stranger Things and Sonic the Hedgehog 3.

Mikros Animation is seeking talented Animation Artist with a passion for performance, action, and design. In our fast-paced production environment, you’ll collaborate closely with a creative team under the guidance of the Animation Leads to help bring the Director’s vision to life.

We are committed to delivering high-quality animation and memorable performances. Our current project offers a variety of fun and creative challenges in a supportive, team-driven atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, feature-quality keyframe animations for assigned shots.

• Develop expressive facial animation and solid body mechanics, both realistic and stylized.

• Collaborate with Animation Leads and the Director to achieve the intended performance and storytelling.

• Work according to production deadlines and deliver animations on schedule.

• Participate in daily reviews and animation rounds, actively integrating feedback.

• Contribute to shared resources, such as animation libraries and rig improvements.

• Professional experience in 3D character animation using Maya on animated feature films or TV series.

• Strong understanding of body mechanics and character performance.

• Ability to interpret storyboards and respond effectively to Director feedback.

• Familiarity with production pipelines and adaptability to custom tools.

• Knowledge of ShotGrid (formerly Shotgun) and RV is an advantage.

• A good eye for cartoony animation and creative exaggeration, with the confidence to “bend the rules” to serve the story.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Optional Skills

• Experience in 2D animation and/or strong drawing/design skills.

• Knowledge of scripting or rigging

* The person in this role will work closely with our Paris, Montreal and Bengaluru studios in a bilingual environment, as well as with international partners, talent, and clients. They will regularly interact with non-French-speaking stakeholders across various productions and strategic communications, in order to present and promote the creative and technical strengths of Mikros Animation on a global scale.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mikros Animation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and respectful work environment where every person is welcomed, considered and evaluated based on their skills, experience and potential.
We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination, where employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, family status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, citizenship, veteran or military status, political beliefs, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.
Each member of our team brings a unique perspective that enriches our creativity, broadens our thinking and contributes to the quality of the stories we bring to the screen.

Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Mikros Animation may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, including interview transcription or preliminary candidate application analysis. These tools may be operated by third-party providers, and certain data may be processed outside of Quebec.
These tools never replace human decision-making: all final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers.