2D Animator

2D Adobe Animate AnimatorAnimators are storytellers at heart. Every frame is an opportunity to breathe life into a character, shape a performance, and draw an audience into a world that doesn’t exist until an animator makes it real.At Industrial Brothers, we’re looking for talented, detail-oriented 2D Adobe Animate Animators to join our team on an exciting preschool television series. You’ll create engaging character animation while maintaining the quality, consistency, and personality that keep audiences connected—shot after shot and episode after episode.The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of traditional animation principles, thrives within a fast-paced production pipeline, and can consistently deliver high-quality work on schedule.
What You’ll Do

• Create high-quality character animation for an animated television series.
• Manage assigned shots, quotas, and daily priorities while keeping the production team informed of potential issues or delays.
• Clean up and prepare final shots for downstream departments.
• Participate in dailies and efficiently incorporate feedback from the Director and Animation Supervisor.
• Maintain consistency in character performance, model integrity, and established studio style across shots.
• Collaborate with production and technical teams to test assets, workflows, and processes.
• Use production management software to track progress and flag production issues.
• Troubleshoot rigging and asset issues and communicate them clearly to the technical team.
• Take on challenging or complex sequences as production needs arise.

What You’ll Bring

• A strong demo reel showcasing character animation from professional and/or personal work.
• At least two years of professional experience in the animation or film industry.
• Previous experience working successfully within an animation studio production pipeline.
• A strong understanding of traditional animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, posing, staging, and appeal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of lip sync, acting, character performance, and visual storytelling.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• An open and flexible approach to feedback, learning, and new ideas.

Nice to Have

• Professional experience using Adobe Animate. Strong animators with experience in other 2D animation software are also encouraged to apply.
• A degree or diploma in animation, or equivalent training and experience.
• Experience using Ayon.
• Experience working on preschool or children’s television productions.
• Experience animating technically challenging or performance-driven sequences.

Why Industrial Brothers?Industrial Brothers is a Toronto-based, full-service animation studio creating original children’s content for audiences around the world. We believe imagination should be valued in each individual and shared with the world.You’ll work alongside talented artists, storytellers, production professionals, and technical teams who value creativity, collaboration, curiosity, and trust. If you’re excited to bring memorable characters to life and contribute to a supportive, creative production environment, we’d love to see your work.
Additional InformationApplicants must reside in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada. Canadian citizenship is required for this production.This position is newly created.Industrial Brothers may use limited automated or algorithmic tools to support the administration and organization of applications. All screening, evaluation, interview, and hiring decisions are made by people.Industrial Brothers is committed to a fair, equitable, and inclusive hiring process. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related skills, experience, and potential. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process upon request.Please submit your résumé and demo reel for consideration.