Stellar Creative Lab is seeking a 2D Layout Artist in Vancouver, BC (Hybrid) for a premium Marvel Animation streaming series. You will create detailed background layouts, set dressings, and perspective compositions in Adobe Photoshop, collaborating closely with the art and production teams. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of CAD $75,000–$85,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Job Summary : 2D Layout Artist

Job Detail Specification

Position Title 2D Layout Artist

Company Name Stellar Creative Lab

Location Vancouver, BC, Canada (Flexible Hybrid Work Environment)

Employment Type Full-Time, Permanent

Department Art Department / Layout Production

Project Focus Premium Streaming Series for Marvel Animation

Salary Range CAD $75,000 – $85,000 per annum (commensurate with experience)

Core Software Adobe Photoshop

Eligibility Legally eligible to work in Canada (Priority given to BC Residents, Canadian Citizens, and Permanent Residents)

- Department: Art Department / Layout & Design
- Experience Level: Mid-Level (2 to 5+ Years of Animation Art Department Experience)

At Stellar, we aim to build a studio where people actually want to work. We face production’s inevitable ups and downs as a supportive, truly connected team, prioritizing open communication over anyone working in isolation. We value honesty, creativity, and looking out for one another.

We believe that diversity and inclusion are the absolute keys to boundless creativity and seamless collaboration. We are deeply committed to building a supportive, open, and diverse community where creative minds from all backgrounds can thrive, innovate, and grow. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our studio accessibility, and we always welcome feedback or suggestions from our creative community.

We are currently staffing up for an exciting, high-profile streaming series with Marvel Studios ! We are looking for a talented, detail-oriented 2D Layout Artist to join our growing art department and help deliver high-quality, visually striking creative content.

As a Layout Artist at Stellar, you will create clear, production-ready background layouts that directly support the approved staging, camera blocking, character action, and visual language of the show. Working closely alongside the Production Designer, Layout Lead, and broader production team, you will help turn narrative storyboards, dynamic animatics, and 3D shot information into clean, polished layouts ready for the background painting team.

This role is exceptionally well-suited for artists who genuinely enjoy environment drawing, stylized design, perspective construction, composition, and the collaborative process of building strong, cohesive production artwork.





As a 2D Layout Artist at Stellar, your day-to-day work will bridge narrative staging, structural draftmanship, and cross-departmental coordination. Success in this role is defined by three core pillars:

1. Layout & Staging Execution

- Environment & Prop Creation: Create highly detailed environment layouts and set dressings that flawlessly support the storyboards, scripts, and overall visual narrative language of the show.
- Perspective & Composition: Develop robust environment structures, prop placements, and background details with an exceptional eye for perspective, scale, composition, depth, and visual clarity.
- Stylized Design Language: Actively support the unique stylized look of the production through clean silhouettes, appealing shape design, correct proportions, smart visual simplification, and strong spatial organization.
- 3D Integration: Work accurately from provided 3D shot references as needed, including camera views, layout renders, block-ins, and production notes.
- Proactive Communication: Communicate layout questions, technical bottlenecks, or production concerns clearly and promptly to the Layout Lead, Production Designer, and production team.

2. Collaboration & Iterative Revisions

- Cross-Functional Partnership: Work seamlessly and cooperatively with both the Design Team and Animation Team to finesse layouts and ensure they are clearly understood across departments.
- Solutions-Oriented Revisions: Address design revisions and notes from the Production Designer and external clients with a positive, constructive attitude and a firm focus on practical solutions.
- Embracing Feedback: Bring genuine enthusiasm to our iterative creative process, viewing constructive feedback as an essential tool to elevate the final product.

3. Organization & Delivery

- Time Management: Manage your daily schedule effectively to consistently hit production milestones and steady deadlines without ever compromising the artistic quality of the show.
- File Hygiene: Keep your digital files meticulously organized, properly named, and correctly prepped for smooth handoff to downstream departments.

The Requirements: What We Are Looking For

To thrive in this mid-level layout position, candidates must combine a strong foundational background in traditional environment design with digital proficiency and collaborative adaptability:





Core Must-Haves

- Professional Experience: 2 to 5+ years of professional experience working within an animation art department. Previous feature film or high-end episodic streaming experience is highly preferred.
- Portfolio Excellence: A robust, comprehensive portfolio featuring concept art and production work, with a heavy emphasis on 2D environment design, perspective drawing, and layout construction.
- Artistic & Technical Eye: Exceptional drawing and design skills backed by a deep, technical understanding of camera perspective, staging, and structural composition.
- Software Mastery: High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop . You must be comfortable working from provided production references, camera views, and layout renders while remaining open to learning internal studio tools and pipelines.
- Collaborative Mindset: A true appreciation for constructive feedback, cross-departmental collaboration, and clear, transparent communication.
- Legal Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. (Priority will be given to BC residents, Canadian citizens, and Canadian permanent residents).

Nice-to-Haves (Bonus Points)

- Traditional painting skills and foundational drawing techniques.
- 3D production literacy, including familiarity with camera setups, block-ins, layout renders, depth/alpha references, or camera projection workflows.
- Prior professional experience working in 2.5D, CG-character, hybrid animation, or digital matte painting pipelines.
- Familiarity with production tracking software such as Flow Production Tracking (formerly ShotGrid).

We take pride in taking care of our team members. Joining Stellar means gaining access to a comprehensive package of perks, professional development opportunities, and a world-class studio culture:

- Flexible Hybrid Environment: We offer a balanced, flexible hybrid schedule that adapts dynamically with project milestones and team collaboration requirements.
- Comprehensive Health Benefits: Extensive extended health, dental, and medical benefits package to keep you and your family fully supported.
- Continuous Professional Growth: Dedicated professional development support and mentorship structures to help you stay ahead of evolving industry technology and creative trends.
- Unmatched Studio Culture: A genuinely collaborative, ego-free, and supportive environment where technical expertise and artistic passion directly fuel creative magic.

Competitive Salary Range: CAD $75,000 to $85,000 per annum, structured fairly and competitively based on your professional experience level and artistic portfolio.

2D Layout Artist (Mid-Level) at Stellar Creative Lab, Canada

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 2D Layout Artist (Mid-Level) at Stellar Creative Lab, Canada (Vancouver)
🏢 Festybay
📍 Vancouver