Job Description
Job details General information Reference number 2025-4476
Job details Job title Animation Director, 2D (Harmony)
Overview WildBrain Studiosislooking for an
Animation Director, 2D to join our team!
This position is for an immediate start.
The Animation Director will work closely with the Director to define & maintain the animation style for the series. In addition, partnering with senior leadership to ensure the overall health & quality of the animation department.
Find a job that lets your imagination run wild! WildBrainStudios 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 qualitycontent 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 remotelyacross 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 activitiesthroughout 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: - Direct animation and provide feedback to the animation team on composition, timing, performance, staging, blocking and overall animation style
- Ensure all animation is suitable in aesthetic, function and form to support the integrity and production of the project
- Collaborate with the Series Directors to prioritize client requests and changes on an ongoing basis
- Oversee the daily activities of the animation team and provide constructive criticism, wisdom, guidance, and feedback
- Continually evaluate and improve story structure, shot flow, shot design and overall creative appeal
- Collaborate with production management to ensure show status is effectively communicated throughout production
- Adhere to the production schedule to ensure deadlines are met
- Foster and enable communication and collaboration across all departments
- Organize and managing own work and files efficiently
- Work on other tasks and responsibilities as requested
What You'll Bring: - 2+ years of animation director leadership experience working in an episodic production
- Strong comprehension and knowledge of 2D animation and its various platforms
- Proficient in 2D animation packages - Harmony
- Excellent organizational, communication & interpersonal skills
- You aspire to keep on the cutting edge of art, animation and culture
- You have an exceptional ability to multi-task and prioritize
- You are self-motivated with demonstrated initiative
- You thrive in a high pressure, deadline-oriented environment
- Degree/Diploma in a recognized animation program
Why WildBrain Pay Range: $2200 - $2600 CAD per 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 half-days in the summer, extra holidays in the winter and regular events to connect our teams virtually, and in-person.
In short - life is good on the Wild side!
Visit wildbrain.com/studios to learn more!
" 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 Supervisor/Manager
Job Tags
Summer holiday, Immediate start, Flexible hours,