DVD Art Director - 2D

Description

DHX Media (Vancouver) Ltd. is an award-winning animation studio, which has produced over 300 half hours of original children's shows. With more than 250 employees and multiple projects on the go - including Looped, My Little Pony, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs - we're bustling! Our studio is full of talented and inspired professionals who are passionate about creating quality animation! We have great events like our annual Art Show and Summer BBQ, extended health benefits, and an in-house gym. Did we mention our studio is also dog-friendly?

We're looking for an experienced Art Director to lead a team of talented designers on an upcoming DVD (2D, Flash animation). This project is high-profile and has a great track record! This could also be an opportunity for the right candidate to take the next step forward in their career if they've been working as a Lead/Senior Designer for several years. We're seeking someone with a keen eye for the aesthetic needs of the project, who is a pro at juggling priorities and consistently meets design objectives, enjoys managing and mentoring a team, and can maintain excellent relationships with clients and colleagues!

Responsibilities Include:

• Under the leadership of the Director, ensuring all designs (Character, Location, Prop) and the colour palette support the overall creative vision for the story and style of the project. Ensuring suitability in aesthetic, function and form;
• Interpreting and incorporating feedback from the Director in a timely and qualitatively acceptable way;
• Adhering to the production schedule, ensuring the design team meets key milestones and deadlines;
• Sharing information, methodologies and ideas with others, providing guidance/mentorship to the design team;
• Proactively communicating with the Director, Producer and/or other departments to anticipate and tackle potential problems as a team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working as an Art Director/Lead Designer, with prior experience designing for 2D animation;
• Comprehension and knowledge of animation and its various platforms (Degree/Diploma in Animation desired but not a requirement);
• Strong drawing, illustration and painting skills with working knowledge of anatomy, proportion, perspective and composition;
• High degree of proficiency in Photoshop;
• Able to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, to anticipate hurdles and problem-solve;
• Well organized and efficient, able to juggle shifting priorities and meet performance objectives within a fast-paced production environment;
• Able to receive direction, and work collaboratively with a positive attitude;
• An aspiration to keep on the cutting edge of art, animation and culture.

To apply, please email your Resume and Online Portfolio.