About the role
Overview
WildBrain Studios is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team. This position is an essential creative member of the design team. Working under the supervision of the Art Director and reporting to the Producer, you will execute key designs and create original concepts for the production. You will strive to maintain the show style with your designs and keep them working within the story specifications. You train, mentor and motivate new designers on the crew and communicate effective and production-friendly solutions when requested.
WildBrain Studios produces fan-favorite animation and award-winning content that kids and families love in every corner of the globe. 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.
Responsibilities
- Execute key designs and higher level of rendering.
- Collaborate creatively with the design and modelling departments.
- Train, mentor and motivate new designers who are placed on the crew.
- Keep current with scripts and animatics to inform design choices.
- Learn and adhere to established production methodology.
- Create original designs on show style according to production schedule.
- Ensure design viability is appropriate to the modelling and animation budget.
- Identify and communicate any issues, concerns of efficiencies to production or art director as appropriate.
- Execute changes on designs based on feedback from art director.
- Keep files efficiently organized.
- Carry out all duties in a professional and positive manner.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in production design for animation.
- Strong drawing and colour fundamentals.
- Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
- Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Able to take direction, collaborate, and be a team player.
- Able to work alone and collaboratively, often with multiple tasks and under deadline pressure.
- Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
- Encourages feedback and new initiatives.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Enjoys working in a team atmosphere and has a proactive approach to work.
Assets and Preferred Skills
- Design examples of Japanese anime aesthetics.
- Design education.
- CG Modelling experience.
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Range: Minimum $1397-$1450 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. Consideration is given to experience and skills, as well as internal equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package including RRSP matching and multi-tiered benefits.
- Free mental health resources.
- Regular virtual and in-person events to connect teams.
Additional Information
- Location: Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver.
- Employment Status: This is a Union position and the terms and conditions of employment are covered by a collective agreement.
- Inclusion Policy: WildBrain Studio provides an atmosphere free from barriers to promote inclusion, equity and diversity. The company provides a supportive work environment and a culture that welcomes and encourages equal opportunities. Accommodation is provided for people with disabilities throughout the selection process.