Senior Designer

WildBrain; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Multi-tiered benefits

Free mental health resources

Regular team events

Job summary

WildBrain is seeking a Senior Designer to join our Vancouver team. You will execute key designs, maintain show style, and mentor junior designers under the supervision of the Art Director and Producer.

This union position offers a hybrid Vancouver work arrangement, with a focus on collaboration across design and modelling teams. A strong portfolio, team spirit, and the ability to work under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production design for animation.
• Strong drawing and colour fundamentals.
• Design examples of Japanese anime aesthetics is an asset.
• Able to communicate creative and technical thoughts and ideas.
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Execute key designs and higher level 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.
• Endure 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.

Skills

3+ years animation design

Drawing fundamentals

Color fundamentals

Anime aesthetics

Team collaboration

Tools

CG Modelling

Job description

Overview

WildBrainStudios is looking for a Senior Designer to join our team!

Job details

Job title: Senior Designer

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.

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

• 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
• Endure 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

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience in production design for animation
• Strong drawing and colour fundamentals
• Design examples of Japanese anime aesthetics is an asset
• 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
• Design education is an asset, but not required
• CG Modelling experience a definite asset

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

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. 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

Hybrid/Flexible, Vancouver

Applicant criteria

Level of experience: Senior