Intermediate 2D Animator (On-Site)

Company Overview

     ICON Creative Studio is Canada’s largest independently owned animation entertainment company, located in the historic Gastown district of Vancouver, BC. Our talented team includes specialists across the entire animation pipeline, working alongside creative and management professionals to deliver outstanding animated content.

Known for our commitment to quality, efficiency, and timely deliveries, ICON has partnered with distributors, broadcasters, and leading streaming platforms worldwide to create and produce noteworthy, impactful projects.

We operate from a holistic philosophy, leveraging the unique skill sets of our team members to maximize production efficiency while maintaining an optimal balance of creativity and quality on-screen.

Why Work at ICON?

• Collaborate on top-tier feature and episodic CG franchises for major streaming platforms, including Netflix, Disney+, Apple TV+, Amazon, Peacock, and Paramount+.
• Be part of a diverse team of artists from around the globe who have joined us here in British Columbia.
• Work with the latest tools and software, ensuring you're always equipped to do your best work.
• Be part of a studio that upholds a premium standard of quality across all productions, putting every resource into what’s on-screen.
• Enjoy flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive workplace culture.
• Access direct deposit and a generous benefits package.
• Grow with us through continuous learning opportunities, mentorship, and empowering you to achieve your professional goals.

Intermediate 2D Animator

Job Overview:

As an Intermediate 2D Character Animator, you will play a key role in bringing characters to life with high-quality animation that adheres to the show's style and standards. You will handle a range of shots, including more complex or technically demanding ones, while maintaining scene continuity and delivering polished work. Clear communication, strong problem-solving, and efficient workflows are critical in this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality 2D character animation that meets the production’s quality and output requirements.
• Animate a variety of shots, including complex character interactions and dynamic sequences.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the show's unique style, ensuring consistency across shots.
• Achieve shot approvals efficiently with minimal repeated notes.
• Keep files and workflows organized and adhere to studio standards.
• Maintain scene continuity across sequences, contributing to the overall coherence of the production.
• Address series-wide animation notes and implement them as needed.
• Identify and communicate larger issues in assets, rigs, or animation processes to Leads or Supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with the team to solve problems and meet deadlines.
• Have a strong understanding of the pipeline and related software and contribute to optimizing the team’s workflows for improved efficiency and productivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in 2D character animation, preferably within an animation studio or episodic production environment.
• Strong understanding of 2D animation principles, including timing, spacing, posing, acting, and character performance.
• Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony or other industry-standard 2D animation software.
• Ability to animate a variety of shots, including complex character interactions, acting sequences, and dynamic movement.
• Strong understanding of maintaining character, style, and scene continuity across a production.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply creative direction and series-wide animation notes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and communicate issues with assets, rigs, or animation workflows.
• Good understanding of 2D animation pipelines and production workflows.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to maintain clean, properly structured files and meet production deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Animators, Leads, Supervisors, and other departments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to receive and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently while maintaining a high standard of quality.

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

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The wage range for this role reflects compensation across all of ICON’s projects. The final salary will be determined based on the specific position, the current show assignment, and the applicant’s experience and portfolio. This range accounts for varying levels of experience and responsibilities.

In compliance with British Columbia provincial mandates, we are posting this broad wage range to meet wage transparency requirements.

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ICON Creative Studio is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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