- 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

📌 2D Character Layout Artist – Anime Series (Vancouver)
🏢 Jobtailor
📍 Vancouver