The Character Design Supervisor is in charge of creating the graphical representation of the characters in a 2D animation series. This person oversees the conception process that brings the characters to life. He/she supervises and approves the work of the Character Designers and Clean-up Artists. He/she must respect the technical and artistic requirements given by the Producer and the Director.

Key Responsibilities:

- Analyse the script
- Along with the Director, determine all the designs to be created or reused (characters, props, FX), based on the script.
- Distribute the work equally among the Character Designers and Cleanup artists.
- Supervise the work done by Artists ensuring the quality level is met.
- Upon receipt of the final storyboard, add or adjust the designs from the model pack in order to complete it.
- Do the revisions requested by the Producer and the Director.
- Attend production meetings and communicate the relevant information to the team.




- Maintain ongoing communication with the Production Manager and the Director to inform them of the status of the work.
- Troubleshoot any problems and offer solutions.
- Provide regular feedback to team members in regards to their contribution.

Profile:

- Needs to be a resident of the Province of Ontario.
- Degree in animation or equivalent experience.
- Strong proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony.
- Ability to analyze a script and translating it into images.
- Imagination and sense of esthetic for creating characters.
- Very good knowledge of anatomy and understanding of perspectives.
- Minimum of 5 year experience in character design in a series or film.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- Robust time management and ability to meet production deadlines.

📌 Character Design Supervisor - Ontario (Toronto)
🏢 Sphere Animation
📍 Toronto