2D Animator
Posted:
8 August 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline:
5 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
2D Adobe Animate Animator
Animators 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 doesnt exist until an animator makes it real.
At Industrial Brothers were looking for talented detail-oriented 2D Adobe Animate Animators to join our team on an exciting preschool television series. Youll create engaging character animation while maintaining the quality consistency and personality that keep audiences connectedshot 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 Youll 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 Youll 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 childrens 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 childrens content for audiences around the world. We believe imagination should be valued in each individual and shared with the world.
Youll work alongside talented artists storytellers production professionals and technical teams who value creativity collaboration curiosity and trust. If youre excited to bring memorable characters to life and contribute to a supportive creative production environment wed love to see your work.
Additional Information
Applicants 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.