Sobre este puesto de CG Layout Artist en Atomic Cartoons
Are you a CG Layout Artist looking for your next opportunity? Come work with us on an exciting new CG project!
Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant Studios company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. Known for an artist-driven culture that attracts, retains and promotes the best talent in the business, Atomic develops and produces high-end animated content that spans preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, and everything in between. The animation studio has developed a stellar global reputation for its ability to translate big brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony, CoComelon, and many more into top-notch animation, while also developing high-quality original Atomic productions like The Last Kids on Earth,Rocket Saves the Day, and Mermicorno: Starfall. Atomic is B Corp certified and a BC Benefit Company.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
- Create sequences of shots that convey the story through the application of traditional filmmaking principles in a 3D computer environment.
- Establish character blocking, camera positioning, and animate camera movement.
- Collaborate with the storyboard team to create and enhance the story through the cinematic layout of shots.
- Work with the Layout Supervisor and attend meetings to ensure layout adheres to the vision set out by the Directors.
- Meet deadlines as assigned by production management.
- Stay updated and familiar with new related and relevant technologies.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Experience working with Maya or other professional animation software.
- Strong skills in layout, animation, and cinematography.
- Ability to interpret a storyboard and excellent visual storytelling skills.
- Good understanding of character posing and lighting.
- Ability to work collaboratively, taking direction and feedback from the Supervisor as necessary.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of feature or series animation production pipeline is an asset.
- Knowledge of modeling, lighting and texturing is an asset.
- Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
- BC based artists are preferred for this role.
START DATE: Early/Mid September 2026
- Applicants must have resided within BC as of December 31, 2025 and be able to provide the appropriate supporting documents.
- All Atomic employees in this role have the opportunity to work remotely within BC, artists within Vancouver and the Lower Mainland can also choose hybrid and in-studio options.
At Atomic Cartoons and Blue Ant Studios, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.
Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.
INTERESTED?
Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodations please email [email protected]
We thank you for your submission; only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
While remaining sensitive, fair, and providing equitable treatment for all, Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios work to increase participation and advancement to reflect all personnel – including Women, Indigenous People, Visible Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities, who are all qualified members. Thus, it helps identify and remove barriers that prevent the full participation of members of designated groups in the workplace.
