Translate storyboards and animatics into character layouts

Stage and position characters within each scene

Create clear poses communicating the action, emotion, and intent of the scene

Establish character placement, screen direction, eyelines, and interaction with props and environments

Block key character movements and poses to support dialogue and performance

Work with camera and composition to stage characters effectively

Maintain character proportions, scale, and continuity between scenes

Identify and resolve staging or continuity issues before animation

Work with Animation Directors and Supervisors to address notes and make revisions

Follow production schedules, pipelines, and file standards

Requirements

Experience in character layout in 2D traditional animation production

Strong understanding of character posing, staging, composition, and visual storytelling

Ability to interpret storyboards, animatics, and dialogue

Good understanding of animation principles and how layout supports animation

Strong attention to character proportions, positioning, and continuity





Ability to work efficiently within production deadlines

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in character layout for 2D traditional animation, with a solid focus on character posing, staging, and visual storytelling. Proficient in maintaining character proportions and continuity while adhering to production schedules and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Character Layout in 2D Animation

Character Posing and Staging

Visual Storytelling

Animation Principles

Production Deadline Management

Hard Skills

Character Layout

Character Posing

Staging

Composition

Visual Storytelling

Animation Principles

Continuity Management

Scene Blocking

Character Proportions

Dialogue Interpretation

Soft Skills

Attention to Detail

Efficient Work Ethic

Industry Keywords

2D Traditional Animation

Production Schedules

Animation Production

Storyboards

Animatics

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📌 2D Character Layout Artist – Anime Series (British Columbia)
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📍 British Columbia