Job Type: Contract

Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Office Location: Toronto, Canada Position: Full-time Contract Reporting to: Head of Animation Brown Bag Films, a global leader in creative-led animation and home of the motto “We Love Animation™,” is seeking an experienced, driven, and talented Animation Director to join our Toronto studio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for translating the director’s vision into exceptional on-screen performance and managing the entire animation pipeline for a designated project. Job Purpose and Core Deliverables The core purpose is to proactively lead the Animation Team in the creative and technical delivery of animated content. You will ensure character performance, acting, and animation style are maximized to enhance the project’s entertainment value, working closely with the Director and Producer. Key Deliverables: Show-Specific Animation Style: Clear and comprehensive Animation Bible, style guides, and launch documents. Final Animated Output: High-quality animation that aligns with creative expectations, scope, and schedule. Team Development: A sustainable, developed, and engaged Animation Team and a robust workflow/pipeline. Key Responsibilities 1. Creative Leadership & Style Management: Style Definition: Collaborate with Creative Leads, the Director, and the Client to establish and maintain the core animation style that is both engaging for the audience and technically achievable. Direction: Provide clear, concise direction to the team through bibles, launch documents, examples, drawovers, and other visual references. Quality Control: Lead the review and approval process for all key animation stages (Posing, Blocking, Animation Passes, Cycles, Revisions), ensuring final quality meets the highest aspirations. 2. Team Management & Mentorship: Supervisory Management: Manage and mentor Animation Supervisors, optimizing creative and technical workflow across the team. Talent Development: Identify and mentor key animation talent and contribute to fostering an encouraging and engaging work culture. Collaboration: Ensure the team understands the creative intent and entertainment value of scenes, translating this into clear guidance for animators. 3. Pipeline & Production Oversight: Workflow: Manage the Animation team to ensure creative and technical output stays on target for scheduled delivery. Resource Strategy: Influence the creative and technical resourcing for the project. Issue Management: Proactively identify potential creative issues related to the schedule and collaborate with Production teams to address them in advance. Notes Vetting: Manage the system for processing Director and Client notes, ensuring creative expectations are met within production constraints. Required Experience and Technical Acumen Experience: Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring teams. Experience on at least 6-7 long-form Film/TV animation productions is essential. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge of animation production pipelines, workflows, and a strong understanding of character performance. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with asset tracking and workflow management software (e.g., ShotGrid). Proficient in data analysis for reporting. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint). Why Join Brown Bag Films? Join our vibrant Toronto office in Liberty Village and benefit from a competitive compensation package, a fun work environment, and industry-leading perks, including: first-rate health benefits, Summer Hours, and paid Health and Wellness Days. We actively support diversity and career growth.

Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract Reporting to: Art Director Brown Bag Films, a successful creative-led animation studio driven by our motto, “We Love Animation™,” is looking for an experienced and highly skilled Background Supervisor. This role is based in our Toronto studio and is essential for leading, managing, and mentoring our Background Paint department, ensuring the consistent artistic quality and integrity of the production. Job Purpose and Core Deliverables The primary purpose of this role is to manage, mentor, and develop the BG Paint Team in the creation of all background paintings. You will interpret and create key background paintings and master backgrounds under the direction of the Art Director, ensuring output is on schedule and on style. Key Outputs: Final Background Paintings that consistently meet quality standards and maintain the established visual style. A well-trained, highly motivated, and efficient Background Painter/Artist team. Key Responsibilities (Team Management, Quality Control & Production) 1. Leadership and Team Development: Lead and develop the BG paint team, ensuring all painted backgrounds strictly adhere to the production’s visual style. Provide clear, concise upfront direction, regular one-on-one mentorship, and feedback to the team. Resolve technical or artistic questions and foster an encouraging, engaging work environment. Act as an exemplar by maintaining an inspiring personal production quota. 2. Artistic Oversight & Reference Creation: Create Master Backgrounds and provide necessary color keys for the team’s reference. Review storyboards/animatics and layout lists to effectively cast and distribute backgrounds. Work closely with the Art Director and Director to find optimal solutions for technical and artistic challenges. 3. Quality and Schedule Management: Review and approve backgrounds to ensure they are painted in the correct style, layered correctly, and technically ready for Scene Planning and Animation. Keep the background paint production on schedule by proactively anticipating problems (technical/scheduling) and offering solutions. Track progress against goals and milestones (e.g., using ShotGrid), managing staffing and asset issues in collaboration with Production. Required Knowledge, Experience, and Technical Skills Category Essential Requirements Knowledge Strong foundation in art and design for Animation. Expert knowledge of color theory and color styling. Experience Professional experience in Background Paint or environmental color visual development for a TV Series or Feature Film. Leadership Proven experience managing, mentoring, and leading art teams in an animation environment, including project forecasting. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. Experience with painting backgrounds for animation production. Familiarity with asset tracking/workflow software (e.g., ShotGrid).

Company: Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto Office Position: Full-time Contract, Senior Position Reporting to: VFX Supervisor Brown Bag Films is seeking a highly experienced, technically astute, and motivational CG Supervisor for a senior contract opportunity in our Toronto studio. This role is crucial for leading the technical implementation and successful delivery of our 3D animation projects. Successful applicants must have extensive knowledge of the entire 3D pipeline and proven experience in leading complex CG teams. 🎯 Role Summary: Purpose & Deliverables Purpose: To lead the project’s CG crew and technical execution, ensuring the studio’s CG workflows and pipeline are implemented effectively. The goal is to deliver final CG output that meets high studio standards, fulfills the Director’s creative vision, and adheres strictly to production schedule and assumptions. Key Deliverables: High-quality CG Output for the designated project (both episodic and asset-based). Comprehensive Production Plan detailing the creation of all CG assets and episodic workflow. Clear documentation of Creative and Technical Requirements. Success Metrics: Efficient pipeline implementation and timely project delivery. Consistent achievement of creative and technical quality standards. Positive feedback and final approvals from the Director and Client. ✅ Key Responsibilities 1. Leadership & Collaboration: Crew Management: Lead the project’s entire CG crew, including any outsourced partners, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery. Pipeline Integration: Collaborate with the VFX Supervisor and other CG Department Supervisors to oversee the technical implementation of all pipelines. Communication: Serve as the primary facilitator for effective communication between Directors, Producers, and the CG team, providing clarity on workflow, pipeline status, and production challenges. 2. Technical & Strategic Planning: Technical Direction: Lead the technical strategy for all asset building and episodic production requirements. Production Plan: Define the most efficient and effective production plan for the creation and integration of all CG assets. Problem Solving: Proactively identify technical, creative, or organizational bottlenecks and implement timely, practical solutions. Risk Management: Advise stakeholders immediately when agreed production assumptions or schedules are jeopardized, recommending clear solutions for resolution. Scheduling: Collaborate with the Project’s Producer and Production Manager to define and track the project’s schedule. 🔍 Essential Knowledge & Expertise Category Requirements Knowledge Thorough understanding of the entire CG animation pipeline across all major disciplines (Modeling, Rigging, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, and Visual FX). Experience Proven success as a CG Supervisor or Department Supervisor on a long-format project or feature film. Extensive experience in CG asset creation and CG shot production. Proven leadership experience in motivating and directing a technical team. Technical Skills Expert proficiency in Autodesk Maya. Strong technical expertise across a range of industry-standard CG software (e.g., Nuke, Photoshop, Substance Painter or Mari, ZBrush, Houdini, or After Effects). Proficiency in asset tracking software (e.g., Autodesk Shotgun). Strong working knowledge of RV media player. 💖 Why Join Brown Bag Films? Working at Brown Bag Films means joining a vibrant, creative community that truly values its artists. Perks & Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package, first-rate health + dental benefits, Summer Hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, and a supportive, growth-focused environment. Location: Join over 200 artists in our cool and trendy Liberty Village office in Toronto. Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are committed to equity in recruitment and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds. We seek a workforce that reflects our commitment to representing our audience.

Brown Bag Films (Part of 9 Story Media Group) Location: Toronto, ON, Canada (Liberty Village Office) Job Type: Full-time Contract Function: Production / Art Direction / Animation About Brown Bag Films At Brown Bag Films, “We Love Animation™” is more than just a motto—it’s our culture. We are a leading, creatively-driven studio dedicated to producing high-quality content for kids and families globally. Join our award-winning team in Toronto, where we put artists at the heart of everything we do. The Role: Layout Supervisor We are seeking a seasoned Layout Supervisor with strong artistic sensibility and leadership experience to manage our Layout Team. This is a critical role responsible for translating storyboard vision and visual development into final, production-ready 2D environmental backgrounds. Key Responsibilities (What You Will Do) Team Leadership & Mentorship: Manage and mentor a team of Layout Artists, ensuring continuous skill development and adherence to the show’s style. Provide regular, clear, and concise feedback and upfront direction to the team. Advocate for the team regarding schedule, morale, and quality standards. Maintain a personal, inspiring production quota to set the standard for the team. Artistic & Technical Oversight: Interpret storyboards and visual development to ensure layouts are correctly drawn in perspective, scale, and composition. Review and approve Layouts, Field Guides, and Scaled Character Guides for technical readiness for Scene Planning and Animation. Collaborate closely with the Art Director and Director to solve artistic and technical challenges. Production Management: Maintain the layout production schedule and proactively identify potential issues (technical, staffing, or asset-related). Utilize workflow software (like ShotGrid) to effectively track progress and milestones. Qualifications & Requirements Essential Skills & Experience: Strong background in Layout or environmental visual development for an animated TV series or feature. Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop. Strong fundamental knowledge of art, design, and composition specific to animated environments. Prior leadership/supervisory experience managing and mentoring art teams in an animation production setting. Well-founded experience with asset tracking and workflow management systems (e.g., ShotGrid). Solid understanding of the 2D animation pipeline. Company Culture & Perks Why Brown Bag Films is a Great Place to Work: Great Benefits: First-rate health and dental coverage. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy Summer Hours and paid Health and Wellness Days. Growth: Focus on developing staff into long-term team members; vacation time increases with tenure. Location: Fun, supportive environment in the cool and trendy Liberty Village, Toronto. Diversity & Inclusion: We are deeply committed to equity and encourage applications from all backgrounds (Indigenous, Racialized, LGBT2SQ+, varying ages, disabilities, etc.). We seek a workforce that reflects our diverse audience. How to Apply: Please submit your application along with a link to your professional portfolio. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.