Character Designer

Production - Unannounced Book-Based Animated Series Format - Short-form digital animated series Position Type - Contract Work Arrangement - On-site, Kingston, Ontario (Preferred) Send Applications to: [email protected] About the Role We are looking for talented Character & Monster Designers to join the design team on an upcoming book-based animated production. The initial engagement is for a short-form digital animated series, with the potential to lead into a planned long-form animated series based on the same property. The production is primarily 2D Toon Boom Harmony, combining rig-based character animation with selected hand-drawn, anime-influenced sequences. We are looking for a artists with strong character-design and drawing skills who can create appealing characters as well as memorable, unusual and unsettling monsters and creatures. What You'll Do ● Design characters, monsters and creatures from scripts, storyboards and creative direction. ● Create model sheets, turnarounds, expressions, poses and production reference as required. ● Develop transformation states, supernatural variations and other special character or monster designs where required. ● Design characters that remain practical for Toon Boom Harmony rigs and animation. ● Maintain character consistency and respond efficiently to Director and Art Direction feedback. ● Explore visual ideas and variations efficiently where appropriate, while developing final designs into original, consistent and production-ready artwork. What We're Looking For ● Strong character-design, drawing, anatomy, posing and expression skills. ● Ability to draw characters consistently from multiple angles. ● Strong sense of shape, silhouette, appeal and visual storytelling. ● Experience with 2D animation production. ● Monster, creature, supernatural or anime-influenced design experience is considered an asset. ● Toon Boom Harmony experience is considered an asset. ● 2D character rigging/build experience, particularly in Toon Boom Harmony, is considered an asset. ● Experience with rapid visual-development and iterative design workflows is considered an asset. Portfolio Required All applicants must include a link to a portfolio of their relevant work in their application materials. Please include character designs, model sheets, expressive poses and, where possible, monster or creature work. Professional production work is preferred, but strong personal work demonstrating relevant skills may also be considered. Where exploratory or collaborative work is included, applicants should clearly identify their artistic contribution. Contract Information The initial contract is for a short-form digital animated series. There may be an opportunity for successful team members to continue onto the planned long-form series based on the same property, depending on production requirements, performance and availability. Rate: $1,000-$1,200 per week based on a 40-hour work week. The final rate will be determined based on experience, skills and qualifications. It is preferred that this position is primarily based on-site at our studio in Kingston, Ontario. Applicants should be based in Kingston or the surrounding area, or be able to work primarily on-site in Kingston. Remote applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Application Details Apply by email at [email protected]. Please write the position title in the email subject line for consideration. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Design characters, monsters, and creatures from scripts and storyboards for a book-based animated series. Create production-ready assets including model sheets, turnarounds, and rigs compatible with Toon Boom Harmony.

Applicants must have strong drawing and anatomy skills with the ability to maintain character consistency across multiple angles. Experience with 2D animation production and Toon Boom Harmony is highly desired.

• Character DesignPreferred
• Visual StorytellingPreferred

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• Character Design
• Monster Design
• Creature Design
• Anatomy
• Posing
• Expression
• Visual Storytelling
• 2D Animation Production
• Toon Boom Harmony
• Character Rigging
• Iterative Design
• Model Sheets
• Turnarounds
• Anime-influenced Design

• Art & Design
• Creative & Media

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 26, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level

Application method

Direct apply is available