Your Vision, Our Canvas
Where creativity flows, collaboration grows, and flexibility fuels innovation
Waterproof has always been an artist-focused studio build by veterans of the animation, gaming, film and VFX world. We pride ourselves on nurturing a culture that emphasizes a real work life balance. We strive for an inclusive workplace that values all voices and provides a structure that respects that we all have lives! We believe in treating our employees with respect and that positive feedback loop produces the best work for our clients.
Our Studio is located in Beautiful Vancouver (well, technically Burnaby), Canada. A well known destination for the global film, animation and VFX industries it prides itself on being one of the most liveable cities in the world with adventure on your doorstep.
Hear from the creators who bring our stories to life!
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU JOIN THE TEAM!
We’re not your typical studio and nothing about your career here will be either. If you live to build, create, and push ideas forward, you’ll fit right in.
We’re committed to creating a work environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and offers the flexibility and benefits to thrive both professionally and personally.
competitive wages
We offer competitive wages to ensure your work is valued fairly and to help attract and retain top talent in a dynamic industry.
Flexibility
We offer flexible work arrangements that adapt to your lifestyle, helping you achieve a healthy balance between work and life.
benefits
We provide comprehensive benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term security.
learn and grow
Our studio is a place where you can continuously learn, develop your skills, and grow your career in a supportive creative environment.
We push boundaries, spark innovation, and redefine what’s possible in every project.
Sound like you?
Mocap/Pcap Animators
Must be highly proficient in following areas:
Experience with Mocap/Pcap is essential to these projects! Mobu, Maya plus if you have Unreal experience, that would be an 'Unreal' skill we would love to hear about! North American Applicants only please :) :)
KeyFrame Animators
Must be highly proficient in following areas:
Think traditional CG feature films, quality, character driven animation in Maya! North American Applicants only please :) :)
Unreal Engine Lighters
Must be highly proficient in following areas:
Elevate our cinematics team by crafting stunning, photorealistic lighting and cinematic experiences using Unreal 5 to bring our narrative to life. North American Applicants only please :) :)
Realtime FX Artists- Unreal Engine
Must be highly proficient in following areas:
Seeking an Unreal Engine FX Artist to craft AAA-quality real-time visual effects—from explosive simulations to environmental atmospheres—that elevate our cinematic storytelling. Unreal 5 a must, Houdini, EmberGen and other knowledge very valuable! North American Applicants only please :) :)
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