Line Background Designer

Job Description

Titmouse is seeking Background Designers for a 2D animated horror series. The Background Designer generates background designs, overlays, underlays, and shadows, ensuring the style and quality of the show is met. Applicants must have experience in Background Design, not just layout. Please apply with black & white background design samples.

• Format: Hybrid/Onsite
• Length of role:  Dec 12th, 2026 - Mar 26th, 2027
• Compensation: $1,173.81 - $1,500/wk CAD, commensurate with experience and skill level
• Work Location: 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8
• Hours per week: 40
• Reports to: Design Supervisor, Line Producer

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

Applicants must be based in BC. Applicants in Canada but outside of BC may be considered for freelance work.

Knowledge, Skills and Required Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of composition, value, perspective, shape language and overall design principles.
• Ability to articulate creative ideas and render designs in detail.
• Proficiency with FileMaker Pro, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workplace, Photoshop, and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time effectively to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen. 
• Ability to work with limited direction and take feedback as tasks progress according to the schedule.
• Actively improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of current trends, techniques, and art methods. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review script for backgrounds needed at handout of show.
• Develop sketches, mockups, and prototypes to communicate and iterate on background design ideas.
• Apply composition techniques and visual hierarchy to create balanced and visually impactful backgrounds that enhance the project.
• Complete all rough, revised, and final designs necessary within assigned deadlines.
• Resolve design problems with creative supervisors.
• Maintain quality and continuity of designs within the show.
• Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and saved appropriately.
• Communicate progress of work to appropriate production staff.
• Adhere to the production schedule and deliver completed assignments on time.
• Ask appropriate questions to understand and complete assignments and tasks on schedule.
• Engage in an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time.
• Support & maintain the artistic vision of all phases of the series from pre-production through final episode delivery.
• 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.