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  Company: Titmouse, Inc. Location: Vancouver, BC (Hybrid / Onsite Model) Position Type: Full-Time Contract Project Duration: July 2026 – March 2027 (Approximate)   Titmouse, Inc. is seeking an exceptional, highly organized Design Supervisor to lead the visual development and layout pipeline for an upcoming, high-profile animated horror series. Operating from our Vancouver studio, this leadership role focuses on artistic oversight, team management, and time tracking rather than building assets entirely from scratch. The Design Supervisor will bridge the gap between high-level creative vision and production realities, managing a talented team of background, character, and prop artists. Under the direction of the Director and Art Director, you will maintain visual consistency through precise draw-overs, rigorous feedback loops, and proactive resource allocation. This role is ideal for a seasoned industry professional who balances advanced technical layout skills with the interpersonal acumen required to elevate team morale in a fast-paced studio environment. Job Overview : Design Supervisor – Horror Series The following matrix outlines the core administrative, financial, and logistical parameters of this position. Parameter Specification Details Vacancy Name Design Supervisor – Horror Series Hiring Studio Titmouse, Inc. Office Location 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8 Work Model Hybrid / Onsite (Must be locally eligible for Vancouver office attendance) Project Timeline July 2026 – March 2027 Compensation Range $1,600.00 – $2,100.00 CAD per week (Commensurate with experience) Schedule / Hours Full-Time, 40 hours per week Direct Report Line Director, Art Director, Line Producer Union Status Covered under the local collective bargaining agreement if within geographic jurisdiction     Position Overview & Strategic Purpose The Design Supervisor acts as the operational engine of the design department. While the Director and Art Director establish the foundational look and tone of the horror series, you are responsible for executing that vision seamlessly across every episode. Your day-to-day workflow balances high-level quality control with hands-on technical intervention. You will monitor department velocity, step in to tackle complex perspective models or environmental layouts, and assist reporting artists who run into technical bottlenecks. By breaking down animatics and translating director notes into actionable direction, you ensure the production hits its key milestones without sacrificing the terrifying, polished aesthetic required for premium horror animation.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities as Design Supervisor The responsibilities of the Design Supervisor are divided into three primary pillars: Artistic Direction, Production Tracking, and Team Leadership. Artistic Direction & Quality Control   Review & Draw-Overs: Conduct preliminary and final review passes on rough designs and layouts. Provide structural feedback and clear draw-overs to guarantee anatomical, perspective, and stylistic accuracy. Complex Asset Creation: Personally author the project’s most technically demanding models and environment layouts, setting a gold standard for the rest of the department. Style Maintenance: Deeply internalize and defend the artistic vision of the show, ensuring all background, character, and prop designs conform to established show bibles. Production Execution & Workflow Tracking   Storyboard Breakdowns: Analyze animatics and storyboards shot-by-shot to assess layout needs, collaborating with production management to optimize task assignments. Schedule Safeguarding: Actively monitor individual artist progress; step in to help finish scenes or troubleshoot technical roadblocks if an artist falls behind schedule. Feedback Integration: Run internal department review meetings, relay crucial production deadlines, and cleanly integrate network or director retakes into the production line. Proactive Risk Management: Maintain open, ongoing communication with the Line Producer and Directors regarding task statuses, anticipating bottlenecks before they impact the schedule. Department Leadership & HR Collaboration Task Delegation: Direct, assign, and balance workloads across a diverse team of artists based on individual strengths and project demands. Talent Development: Mentor and coach artists, helping them grow their technical skill sets while maintaining consistent weekly production quotas. Studio Growth: Participate directly in candidate interviews and conduct structured job performance evaluations for design team members.   Candidate Requirements & Qualifications To succeed in this role, candidates should bring a strong combination of artistic skill, studio experience, technical knowledge, and professional dependability. The ideal candidate must be able to balance creative excellence with leadership, organization, and clear communication. Industry Experience Candidates should have 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the animation industry. Previous experience in a leadership, supervisory, or team-guiding role is highly preferred. The candidate should understand the pace, expectations, and collaborative nature of professional animation production. Artistic & Design Skills A strong portfolio is essential. It should demonstrate advanced design fundamentals, including composition, value, perspective, shape language, and cinematic storytelling. Candidates should be able to create complex perspective drawings while also stylizing them in an appealing and production-friendly way. Draftsmanship The ideal candidate should show strong draftsmanship skills, including accurate perspective drawing, clean structure, and precise line control. They should be confident working with both uniform and organic line weight and be able to adapt their style to match the visual direction of the project. Technical Knowledge Candidates should have a solid understanding of modern animation pipelines and production workflows. They should be aware of technical constraints and understand how design choices can affect later production stages, including rigging, animation, and compositing. Software & Tool Proficiency Proficiency with Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, FileMaker Pro, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Office is expected. Candidates should be comfortable using these tools to support design, communication, organization, and production tracking. Communication & Feedback Strong communication skills are required. Candidates should be able to give clear, constructive, and encouraging feedback that helps artists improve while maintaining trust and team morale. The ability to explain creative notes in a practical and supportive way is important. Adaptability & Problem Solving The ideal candidate should be proactive, flexible, and solution-oriented. They must be able to adapt when project requirements, creative direction, or production schedules change, while continuing to support the team and maintain high-quality work.   Required Work Habits & Professional Conduct As a representative of Titmouse, Inc., the Design Supervisor is expected to uphold top-tier professional standards: Collaboration & Respect: Maintain a courteous, cooperative, and positive attitude with all staff, internal departments, and outside contacts. Efficiency & Organization: Keep … Read more

    Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Company: Titmouse Work Format: Hybrid / On-site Project Duration: October 2026 – April 2027 Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week Compensation: CAD $990 – $1,275 per week Reports To: Animation Supervisor Work Location: 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8   About the Role : Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D Titmouse is looking for a talented Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D to join its Vancouver team for an exciting animation project scheduled from October 2026 to April 2027. This role is ideal for an experienced 2D animator with strong hand-drawn animation skills, a solid understanding of animation principles, and the ability to create expressive, believable character performances. The Animator will work under the direction of the Director and Animation Supervisor to bring characters, objects, and environments to life according to the visual style and creative goals of the project. Candidates must be eligible to work from the Titmouse office in Vancouver, as this position follows a hybrid or on-site work format. This opportunity is suitable for artists exploring creative Vancouver jobs in traditional animation, 2D production, and Harmony-based workflows.  Vancouver jobs.   Job Overview : Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D Job Details Information Job Title Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D Company Titmouse Location Vancouver, BC, Canada Work Format Hybrid / On-site Project Length October 2026 – April 2027 Compensation CAD $990 – $1,275 per week Hours 40 hours per week Reports To Animation Supervisor Main Software Harmony Animation Style Traditional 2D / Hand-drawn Office Address 31 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3T8   Key Responsibilities as Harmony Animator, Traditional 2D As a Harmony Animator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D animation that follows the artistic direction, technical requirements, and established visual style of the project. Your responsibilities will include: Creating expressive 2D animation for characters, objects, and environments. Applying strong animation principles, including timing, posing, motion, lip sync, and character performance. Taking direction and creative notes from directors, supervisors, and leads. Meeting deadlines and production quotas set by directors and production management. Animating character and object movements, expressions, and actions with consistency and believability. Ensuring animation is properly synchronized with sound, dialogue, and performance requirements. Managing assigned animation tasks efficiently and taking ownership of your work. Collaborating with team members to improve animation quality and workflow processes. Following naming conventions for animation files, assets, and project materials. Staying updated with new tools, techniques, and animation industry trends. Completing other related duties as assigned.   Required Skills and Qualifications The ideal candidate should have professional experience as a 2D Traditional Animator and a strong portfolio that demonstrates high-quality animation work. Candidates should have proficiency in Harmony and familiarity with different animation styles, including traditional hand-drawn animation, cut-out animation, and puppet animation. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills are essential. The role requires someone who can work effectively with directors, supervisors, leads, production teams, and other artists. Applicants should be detail-oriented, highly organized, open to feedback, and comfortable adapting to creative or technical changes throughout production.   Ideal Candidate Profile Titmouse is looking for an animator who can work independently while also being a strong team player. The ideal candidate should be able to ask clear questions, understand assignments quickly, and complete tasks according to schedule. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment, managing time effectively, and meeting both individual and team deadlines. This role is a strong fit for professionals searching for Vancouver jobs in 2D animation, hand-drawn animation, and Harmony-based production. Professional Work Habits Candidates are expected to follow all Titmouse policies and procedures, maintain a respectful and cooperative attitude, and contribute to a positive professional work environment. The role requires reliability, punctuality, organization, confidentiality, and a commitment to delivering strong work during each assigned workday. Animators must maintain confidentiality regarding financial, legal, creative, and proprietary information related to the company and project. Compensation and Agreement Notice Compensation for this position ranges from CAD $990 to CAD $1,275 per week, based on experience and skill level. If the work is performed within the geographical jurisdiction of a collective bargaining agreement, the position will be covered by that agreement.   Apply for the Role If you are a skilled 2D animator with strong Harmony experience and a passion for traditional hand-drawn animation, this opportunity at Titmouse Vancouver could be a great next step in your animation career. Candidates looking for Vancouver jobs in animation production are encouraged to apply.