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Current Job Opportunities

Women in Animation’s Vancouver Chapter (WIA Vancouver), a non-profit organization in the global animation industry, is in its third iteration of the ACE (Animation Career EXCELerator) Program, with Netflix Canada as the premier sponsor. The program is designed to advance the careers of women in the animation industry by giving them a key credit in the creation of their very own project.

Working on a completely original animated short film that will be submitted to festivals around the world, the ACE 3 team are looking for part-time freelance artists for the following positions:

PROP DESIGNER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Take on notes from the art director and director and make any revisions needed
Create turnarounds and expressions from existing approved designs

Design props (sketches through final line and colour) for a 2D animated production as needed
Work within the style guide and colour script and provide a finished, clean and coloured design

Work efficiently and within the established workflow
Participate in department meetings as required
Meet deadlines as assigned by production
Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with all members of the design team
Use naming conventions provided

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience with illustration and 2D character and/or prop designs
Strong visual skills and attention to detail
Strong drawing skills and sense of design, character, and composition
Ability to take direction and work independently
A great attitude and a team player
Passionate about working in animation and building their portfolio
Confidence with Adobe Photoshop
Currently a permanent resident or citizen of Canada

Interested applicants should send a resume, relevant examples of your previous work and a short cover letter outlining why you are interested in working on this short film to info@wiavan-ace.org, with the desired position in the subject line.

Please note this is a remote position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

BACKGROUND DESIGNER

RESPONSIBILITIES

Take direction from the Art Director
Design BG keys locations (Design through final colour) for 2D animated production
Work efficiently and within the established workflow
Participate in department meetings as required
Meet deadlines as assigned by production
Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with all members of the design team
Use naming conventions provided

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience with background designing in animation
Strong visual skills and attention to detail
Strong drawing skills and sense of design, character, and composition
Ability to take direction and work independently
A great attitude and a team player
Passionate about working in animation and building their portfolio
Confidence with Adobe Photoshop
Currently a permanent resident or citizen of Canada

Please note this is a remote position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

2D HARMONY BUILDS ARTIST

RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with and take direction from the Builds Supervisor to create and revise characters and prop builds
Innovate creative solutions to troubleshoot problems
Create efficient builds for animation

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Experience using Toonboom Harmony as a builds artist
Strong visual skills and attention to detail
Flexible, enthusiastic and willing to learn
A great attitude and a team player
Passionate about working in animation and building their portfolio and experience
Currently a permanent resident or citizen of Canada

Please note this is a remote position. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.