Job Description
We are seeking an experienced 2D Character Designer to join the production team on an adult animated television series . Reporting to the Character Design Supervisor , the successful candidate will create compelling , production- ready character designs that support the creative vision of the series and the requirements of a Toon Boom Harmony pipeline.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop original character concepts based based on scripts, creative briefs, and direction from the Character Design Supervisor .

Create production- ready turnarounds , expression sheets , pose sheets , lineup sheets , and related model packages in Toon Boom Harmony.

Design characters that communicate personality , emotion , and story through strong shape language , expression, silhouette, and performance- driven poses.

Maintain the established visual style of the series across assigned characters and revisions , ensuring designs remain on model throughout episodic production.

Create clean, organised , rig-friendly assets that support poseability , articulation, asset reuse , animation, and downstream production requirements .





Incorporate creative and technical feedback while meeting production schedules and deadlines.

Profile:

Minimum 3–5 years of professional character design experience in animation production.

Demonstrated ability to work within an established design style and maintain consistency across a large recurring cast and episodic production.

Strong portfolio demonstrating character exploration, model sheets , turnarounds, expressions, poses, and production-ready character packages.

Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony

Robust understanding of anatomy , gesture drawing , perspective, composition, form , colour theory , shape language , and character appeal .

Strong understanding of cut -out animation design, including poseability , articulation, asset reuse , and rig-friendly construction.

Strong communication, collaboration, organisation, and time-management skills , with the ability to respond constructively to feedback.

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📌 2D Character Designer - ONTARIO
🏢 Sphere Media
📍 Ontario