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 qualified 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
- Strong 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.

📌 2D Character Designer (Toronto)
🏢 Sphere Media
📍 Toronto