About the role
Company Overview
Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant Studios company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth, Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.
What You Will Do
- Work with and under the guidance of the Director and Storyboard Supervisor to illustrate the story, plan shots, and draw panels.
- Maintain style, quality, and continuity of drawings.
- Work collaboratively with a team while also being able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Follow direction and notes from the supervisor and the director.
- Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.
What We Are Looking For
- 2+ years of relevant animation industry experience as a CG Storyboard Artist.
- Prior production experience with Storyboard Pro.
- Excellent drawing and composition skills.
- Ability to work efficiently on a timeline while maintaining consistency and quality.
- Previous experience on an animated preschool series and/or action show is an asset.
- Experience with Blender is an asset.
- Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
- BC based artists are preferred for this role.
- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
Start Date and Work Location
- Start Date: Ongoing
- Location: All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: Vancouver Pay Range $1,500 — $1,800 CAD (Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate).
- Compensation Factors: Consideration is given to a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. (Expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia).
- Benefits and Perks: Company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility
Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an interview and accommodations are required, please email recruitment@atomiccartoons.com.
Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios are an equal opportunity employer and employ personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.
While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.