Current Opportunities
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Position Available: Layout/BG Paint Supervisor​
Bloom House Productions is seeking a Layout Supervisor to work on an independent
short film, being produced as part of the ACE Program.
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WHAT IS THE ACE Program?
The ACE (Animation Career EXCELerator) Program is a training program designed to advance the careers of those identifying as women and non-binary animation professionals into key creative roles in the animation industry. As part of the program, each cohort gains hands-on experience through the creation of a short film.
Learn more at www.ace-program.com.
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SERVICES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Lead and guide a small team of 2D BG Layout Artists
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Participate in a storyboard strategy session including assessment of reuse
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Breakdown the animatic to determine quotas and reuse numbers for layout team
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Work with production to formulate a plan to achieve deliverables, create efficiencies and flag potential holdups
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Assign and then review all production layouts prior to presenting to Art Director, Director and Production
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Using the storyboards and proxy as a guide to provide layout for animation
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Flag for review any required design/paint production backgrounds based on keys and animatic angles
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Participate in department meetings/reviews as required
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Share ideas, collaborate and work with all departments as a team
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Use naming conventions provided
DELIVERABLES:
Exported final PSDs uploaded to Flow via Jetstream
COMPENSATION:
Compensation for this role will be offered as an honorarium of $500 CAD (flat rate), in recognition of your time and contribution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in 2D animation, specifically Layout Department
Experience with Flow (formerly Shotgrid/Shotgun) an asset
SCHEDULE:
On a freelance basis, starting on or about May 26th, 2025 until on or about August 15th, 2025
DETAILS OF THE ROLE:
Remote work, piece rate
Open to Canadian artists & those who have the eligibility to work in Canada
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