Traditional 2D Animator - Hybrid, Flexible Studio Role

Bardel-Entertainment; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health and Wellness

RRSP matching

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver is seeking a 2D Animator to create traditional character and prop animation, collaborating with leads, supervisors, directors, and production to deliver polished animation.

Youll bring at least 2 years of experience in 2D animation with Toon Boom Harmony 21 to Harmony 25, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication. The role supports a hybrid work environment, with in-studio attendance during onboarding and rush weeks, and a competitive CAD salary range.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of production experience as a 2D Animator on a feature or TV series.
• Portfolio or demo reel demonstrating strong traditional 2D animation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong drawing and draftsmanship with understanding of anatomy, posing, and perspective.

Responsibilities

• Animate 2D characters and props using traditional animation, ensuring shots align with the project’s artistic vision, quality standards, and production needs.
• Revise animation based on feedback from leads, supervisors, and directors while handling shots of varying complexity and maintaining consistent quality.
• Manage time effectively and work with production to stay on schedule.
• Keep leads, production, and team members informed about progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Participate in dailies, rounds, and team discussions, contributing ideas and feedback to support creative and technical improvements.
• Adhere to pipeline workflows and technical requirements for seamless integration into the production process.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong drawing

Character acting

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony 21-25

Job description

Bardel Entertainment in Vancouver is seeking a 2D Animator to create traditional character and prop animation, collaborating with leads, supervisors, directors, and production to deliver polished animation.

Youll bring at least 2 years of experience in 2D animation with Toon Boom Harmony 21 to Harmony 25, a strong portfolio, and excellent communication. The role supports a hybrid work environment, with in-studio attendance during onboarding and rush weeks, and a competitive CAD salary range.