Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D (Hand Drawn)

Job Description

The Animator takes direction from the Director and is responsible for bringing  characters, objects, and environments to life in the style of the project. 

• Estimated Length of Project: October ****2026 - April 2027
• Compensation: $990.00/wk - $1275/wk, commensurate with experience and skill level
• Hours per week: 40
• Reports to: Animation Supervisor
• Work Location: 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8
• Format: Hybrid/Onsite (Candidates must be eligible to come into the Titmouse office in Vancouver)

*If the work for this position is performed within the geographical jurisdiction of the collective bargaining agreement, it will be covered by that agreement.

Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities

• Experience as a 2D Traditional Animator, showcasing a strong portfolio of high quality animation work.  
• Proficiency with Harmony.
• Familiarity with various animation styles, including traditional hand-drawn,  cut-out, and puppet animation. 
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen. 
• Ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized. 
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change. 
• Able to work with limited direction and take feedback as tasks progress  according to the schedule. 
• Able to ask appropriate questions to understand and complete  assignments and tasks on schedule. 
• Able to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and  manage time effectively to meet individual and team deadlines. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work  effectively with different teams and stakeholders. 
• Maintain confidentiality over all matters and proprietary information.
• Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving industry standards  and trends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D animation that adheres to project specifications,  artistic direction, and established visual styles. 
• Apply animation principles, such as character performance, posing, lip  sync, timing, and motion.
• Take direction and notes from Director(s), supervisor(s) and leads.
• Meet deadlines as set by Director(s) and production management.
• Implement character and object movements, expressions, and actions, ensuring consistency and believability. 
• Ensure that animations are synchronized with sound and dialogue.
• Take ownership of assigned animation tasks, and manage time efficiently  in order to meet quota requirements and deadlines. 
• Continuously collaborate with the team to improve animation quality and  workflow processes. 
• Work closely with the Director(s) to address creative and technical notes  in order to satisfy the creative goals of the project 
• Follow naming conventions for assets and animation. 
• Stay updated with industry trends, new techniques, and tools to enhance  animation skills and knowledge. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Work Habits

• Adhere to all Titmouse, Inc. policies and procedures. 
• Maintain courteous and cooperative manner with all staff and  outside contacts, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude  toward them at all times during assigned workday. 
• Be a team player, but also take initiative and be flexible in assisting  others to the best of their ability to ensure accurate work product.
• Be organized in work area, files, etc., contributing to the efficiency  and accuracy of work within the assigned workday and avoiding  unnecessary extra time. 
• Be able to comprehend assignments or to clearly and concisely ask  for clarification until the assignment is understood. 
• Exhibit dependability by arriving and leaving work on time; by taking  the allotted time for lunch and breaks; by limiting personal telephone calls and socializing to break periods. 
• Engage in conduct that enables the company to achieve its goal of  providing a professional work environment and that is not disruptive  to that environment. 
• Be willing to put forth your best effort at all times during assigned workday. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all financial, legal and proprietary  matters.