Posted 4 days ago
Designer, 2D
@ WildBrain
Vancouver, British Columbia
Overview
WildBrain is hiring a 2D Designer to create and refine characters and props for its animated productions, reporting to the Producer. The role involves translating script descriptions into visual designs, producing model sheets and revisions, and keeping to the show style. The posting states a full-time union position in Vancouver, hybrid or flexible, with a union minimum of $1436 CAD per week for a 40-hour week.
Responsibilities:
- Create character and prop designs for the show style
- Translate script character descriptions into visual design
- Submit design variations and revisions from director feedback
- Produce model sheets, turnarounds and facial expressions
- Organize and manage work and files
Requirements summary:
- Strong understanding of proportion, balance and perspective
- Strong drawing ability and design sense for 2D animation
- Ability to take direction and work in a team
- Professional communication and good organization
- Digital tools such as Photoshop, Flash or Sketchbook
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Design & creative |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (preferred) |
| Fields of study | animation |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Paid training |
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WildBrain
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job details
Job title
Designer, 2D
Overview
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Designer, 2D to join our team!
Reporting to the Producer, this position will execute key designs and create original concepts. This position is responsible for maintaining the show style and ensuring that the designs work within the story specifications.
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild!
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. We love what we do and it shows in the quality content we produce! Our custom-built Vancouver studio in beautiful British Columbia is a wonderful backdrop for our artists, but it doesn’t end there, we have employees working remotely across BC, Canada, and the world! Our artist-centric culture means we invest in our people, we provide training and growth opportunities, a healthy work-life balance, and fun activities throughout the year to meet, mingle and get creative with your team. If you like what you are reading so far, well buckle up, we’re just getting started!
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You'll Do:
Work with the Art Director and other Designers to create engaging, performable characters and props according to the style of the production
Translate character description and attitude from script to visual design
Submit multiple design variations and revisions based on feedback from Directors
Create model sheets of character turnarounds and facial/anatomical expressions
Organize and manage work and files efficiently
Other tasks and responsibilities as required for completion of the project
What You'll Bring
You have a strong understanding of proportion, balance, perspective, dimension and dynamism
You are able to take direction and work collaboratively within a team
You have the ability to communicate professionally and positively
You are well-organized with good time management skills
Nice to Have
Strong drawing ability and a solid sense of design for 2D animation
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to adapt to multiple production styles
Previous experience in character and/or prop design on a series is a definite asset
Experience in character rotations on a series preferred
Ability to work digitally (Photoshop, Flash, Sketchbook, etc.)
Degree/Diploma from a recognized animation school desired
Experience in 3D Design is an asset
This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
Why WildBrain
Pay Range
Union minimum $1436 CAD, per week based on a 40-hour work week.
Candidates are paid within the range posted, but their exact pay will vary based on the level, responsibilities and expectations of the role. We also take into consideration the experience and skills that individual brings, with consideration of our internal equity.
We make sure to take care of all our hard-working Wild Brains by offering a comprehensive benefits package and a workplace culture that values our employees’ wellbeing. Our staff enjoy RRSP matching, multi-tiered benefits so you can pick the coverage that’s best for you, free mental health resources, and additional perks like regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
Learn more about our benefits here and IATSE Local 938 site.
In short – life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
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" WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. We demonstrate our commitment to this by providing a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities for all employees. WildBrain Studio also accommodates people with disabilities throughout the selection process. Should you require accommodation, please let us know your requirements when contacted.”
Job location
Job location
Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver
Applicant criteria
Level of experience
Mid
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