Animator role

Studio Overview

Little Blackstone Studios is an Emmy-nominated and Oscar Shortlisted animation studio that has been producing award worthy animation since 2009.

Proudly boasting a reputation for contemporary design - dedicated to originality and creativity, bringing our unique approach to original series & films, in design, development, and production. At Little Blackstone, we take an artist-first approach to every production, creating a diverse and exciting environment to tell the best stories by humans, for humans.

The Role

We are looking for 2D animators with experience working on animated series , or films, to join the team for our newest show. The show is a brand new original adult animated comedy series, which deals with the always relatable themes of growing up and finding your place in the world, but told from an incredibly wacky and zany perspective.

Key Responsibilities

• This role requires a skilled and experienced individual with a strong understanding of 2D rigged animation and hand drawing skills.
• Ability to add into posing by hand drawing assets such as hands, expressions, and other elements.
• Ability to draw basic effects, such as liquids and smoke
• Ability to contribute their creative vision, all the while maintaining the overall quality, style, and consistency of the animation.
• Collaborate with the supervisor and fellow artists to understand and push the humour of the show through acting and strong posing.
• Ability to apply feedback throughout the animation production process.
• Collaborate with the director and supervisor to translate the storyboards' beats into animation.
• Adhere to the production guidelines regarding file types and sizes.

Key Requirements

• Strong experience (2+ years) working in 2D rigged animation with a good track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong grasp of Toon Boom Harmony.
• In-depth knowledge of posing and acting, with the ability to effectively translate the director's vision into compelling animated sequences.
• Strong understanding of storytelling and narrative structure, with the ability to visually convey mood, gag, and emotion through animation.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work within designated timeframes. Strong time-management skills.

To Apply:

• Please only apply through Indeed. Direct emails and phone calls will not be accepted.
• Please be sure to include your demos/reel/portfolio when applying. If your most recent work is not public, please indicate this in your submissions.
• Little Blackstone Studio would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted.
• Must be an Ontario resident.

Little Blackstone Studio Inc. recognizes and welcomes the chance to establish a team that mirrors the diverse composition of our society and the global community. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate with a disability and you need a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for this position, please contact us at info@littleblackstone.ca

Pay: $1,500.00 per week

Work Location: Remote