Brown Bag Films Production Designer

Who are we?

Not only is Brown Bag Films a phenomenal place full of artists, animators, and creators from all corners of the industry, but we focus on helping staff grow and develop in their careers and make them long-time team members. Along with a great work environment, we offer first-rate health + dental benefits, summer hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, vacation periods that multiply with tenure, and more We may love animation, but we love our employees even more

Our Toronto studio can be found in the cool and trendy Liberty Village, with over 200 artists working on award-winning animated children’s content. You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, exciting work, and a fun/supportive work environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities:

– Following the designs created by the Fun Pack Artist, the Designer will create them within the style and model of the show
– Responsible for designing additional mouth charts, blinks, hands, feet, body parts, and rotations/poses for character and prop designs
– Address all client and internal notes via Shotgrid, and make required changes or revisions
– Collaborate with the Design team to ensure continuity of character and prop designs throughout the production
– Work with the VFX team to design additional elements as needed
– Complete work on schedule and maintain deadlines assigned, communicating with the Design Supervisor regarding the status of work and any problems that may arise

Key RequirementsKey Requirements:

– 3+ years of previous experience as a Designer on an animation production
– Proficient understanding of Toon Boom Harmony and a solid understanding of design fundamentals
– Strong composition and perspective skills
– A keen eye for detail and composition (detail-oriented)
– Adapt to work flexible hours if and when required
– Effective problem-solving skills, forward-thinking
– Ability to work in a synergetic environment and take direction
– Excellent Communication Skills, both written and verbal
– Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines

Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Canada and have Ontario residency.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Brown Bag Films/9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously, and we are committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from a diverse group of backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates from a range of ages and religious beliefs, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

As a company, we deliver high-quality kids’ content, and we seek to have diverse characters so that all our audience feels represented. We also want the same for our own workforce, and Brown bag Films/9 Story Media is committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce in which all identities are represented and respected.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process to be successful in performing essential job functions. We’d love to know how we can support your requirements for accommodation.

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