Designer

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Designer

Overview

WildBrain Studios is looking for Designers to join our team! Reporting to the Art Director, in this role you 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 original, 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.
• Keep designs manageable and complete work within the scheduled timeframe.
• 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. Strong drawing and colour fundamentals.
• You are able to take direction and work collaboratively within a team
• You have the ability to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas
• You are well-organized with good time management skills
• Design experience in 2D or CG episodic animation

Nice to Have

• Strong drawing ability and a solid sense of design for 2D or CG animation
• Experience in character rotations on a series preferred
• Degree/Diploma from a recognized animation school

This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement. 

Why WildBrain

Pay Range: Union minimum $1150 - $1725 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!  ___  " 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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