Senior Designer (3D Preschool Series)

Senior Designer (3D Preschool Series)
Location: Toronto, ON (In Studio)Studio: Industrial BrothersContract: Fixed Term (until October 1, 2027, with possibility of extension)
Industrial Brothers is looking for an enthusiastic Senior Designer to join our award-winning team on an exciting new 3D animated preschool television series. Help us bring this show to life as our new Senior Designer!
What You’ll Do

• Working closely with the Director and Art Director to design 3D characters, locations and props in the style of the show.
• Provide multiple views, maps and exploratory designs of locations.
• Produce character expressions and pose sheets to assist animation.
• Collaborate with the Director and Art Director to develop a consistent look for the show.
• Translate asset descriptions from scripts to produce quick sketches for locations in the pre-production phase.
• Make any changes or revisions as necessary while maintaining deadlines assigned, communicating with the Art Director regarding status of work and any problems that may arise.
• Provide additional design support when needed (eg: colour swatches, texture callouts for surfacing, etc.)
• Demonstrate commitment to creative collaboration in a time-sensitive environment.

What We’re Looking For

• 2-5 years’ experience working in the animation or film industry. Working in pre-school or children’s TV is a plus.
• Solid knowledge of animation pipelines and production workflows.
• A strong visual sensibility, ideally with experience designing preschool content.
• Proficiency in industry-standard tools (Adobe Creative Suite)
• Bonus: Working knowledge of Maya is an asset!
• A positive attitude and dedication to the success of the project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Designer in animation a must
• Excellent drawing and painting skills.
• Strong drawing ability and sense of design for CG
• A strong understanding of proportion, balance, perspective, and dimension
• A solid grasp of composition, colour theory, layout, light and design.
• Capable of working and adapting within an established style
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively to meet deadlines
• Capable of taking direction and working collaboratively within a team
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner

Why Join Industrial Brothers?At Industrial Brothers, creativity drives everything we do. If you’re ready to inspire, lead, and tell meaningful stories that engage young audiences, we’d love to hear from you. We strive to build an inclusive and equitable workplace that empowers creativity from all backgrounds. We value applications from traditionally underrepresented communities.Apply now and help us build the next generation of animation production tools. Applicants must have a valid CAVCO number. Preference given to candidates based in Ontario, but open to qualified applicants across Canada.
This position is newly created.
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Industrial Brothers is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all suitably qualified persons, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
All candidates must be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status and reside in Ontario.
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