- 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
- Positive 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 strong 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 (Vancouver)
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📍 Vancouver