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Bardel Entertainment — Animation Jobs

Bardel Entertainment is one of Canada's leading animation studios, based in Vancouver. Known for We Bare Bears, Space Jam: A New Legacy, and Gravity Falls. They hire FX Artists, Lighting Artists, Compositing Artists, and Matte Painters.

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Studio at a Glance

Founded
1987
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Parent Company
WildBrain / DHX
Studio Size
400+ staff
Known For
We Bare Bears, Space Jam 2
Art Roles in DB
7 recent listings

Art Disciplines Hiring

Based on recent job listings.

✨ FX Art (Houdini)
💡 Lighting Art
🎥 Compositing
🌌 Matte Painting
🏾 3D Animation

Recent Roles

Roles posted in the last 90 days.

3D Animation Supervisor Lead
3D FX Artist Senior
Compositing Artist Senior
Lighting Artist Entry
Digital Matte Painter (DMP) Entry

Salary Ranges at Bardel Entertainment

Bardel does not publicly disclose rates. Estimates based on IATSE 891 union rates for Canadian animation.

Entry-Level ArtistCAD $48K–$65K
Mid-Level ArtistCAD $65K–$90K
Senior / SupervisorCAD $90K–$130K+

CAD estimates. Many roles are contract rates. IATSE 891 union rates apply to most Vancouver animation productions.

What They Look for in Your Portfolio

✨ FX Artists

Bardel FX work is done in Houdini. Show simulations (fire, water, destruction, cloth), VDB volumes, and composited results. TV productions move fast, so demonstrate ability to deliver polished FX efficiently, not just show off complex simulations.

💡 Lighting Artists

Show episodic lighting experience. Bardel lights in Maya with Arnold or a similar renderer. Include examples of matching an established show's lighting style, not just standalone hero shots. Speed and consistency matter more than perfection.

🎥 Compositing Artists

Bardel compositing is done in Nuke. Show multi-layer CG compositing, light wrapping, and color matching. TV episodic compositing is about throughput. Include examples from full sequences, not just individual shots.

🌌 Matte Painters

Show environment extensions, sky replacements, and seamless integration of 2D matte elements into 3D scenes. Blender compositing experience is a plus given Bardel's established Blender pipeline.

Recent Job Listings

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3D FX Artist (TV Featurette)Bardel Entertainment · Canada · On-Site
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Lighting Artist (short-term contract)Bardel Entertainment · Vancouver, Canada · Apply link for subscribers
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Compositing Artist (TV Featurette)Bardel Entertainment · Vancouver, Canada · Apply link for subscribers
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Digital Matte Painter (DMP) - BlenderBardel Entertainment · Vancouver, Canada · Apply link for subscribers
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3D Animation SupervisorBardel Entertainment · Vancouver, Canada · Apply link for subscribers
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Art Jobs FAQ

Where is Bardel Entertainment based?
Bardel Entertainment is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Most roles are on-site in Vancouver.
What art roles does Bardel hire for?
Bardel regularly hires 3D FX Artists, Lighting Artists, Compositing Artists, Matte Painters, and Animation Supervisors. Many roles are short-term TV featurette contracts.
What has Bardel worked on?
Bardel has worked on We Bare Bears (Cartoon Network), Space Jam: A New Legacy, Gravity Falls, Teen Titans Go!, and numerous animated TV series and feature films.
What software does Bardel use?
Bardel uses Blender and Maya for 3D, Houdini for FX, Nuke for compositing, and Shotgrid for production tracking.
Are Bardel jobs contract or full-time?
Most Bardel roles are short-term TV production contracts (featurette or episodic), lasting 3-12 months. Full-time positions are less common.

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