Job Description

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: ?We love animation.? In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it! 'We Love Animation?.? We are one of the World?s most exciting, original and successful creative-lead animation studios with studios in Toronto, Dublin and Bali.

We now have an opportunity for an experienced 2D Designer!

Role Title: 2D Designer

Reporting to: 2D Design Supervisor (Team Lead)

Purpose: Why you?re here at Brown Bag Films

To create artwork that communicates the creative vision of the designated show?s director and art director, in line with the workflow and pipeline needs and to a consistent style and to the quality level required.
To coach and develop the work of other 2D Designers in the team, problem solving as appropriate (Lead only).

Delivery: What you produce

Timely production of assets and technical breakdowns
Clear 2D designs and texture callouts to inform other departments
Creative solutions to technical problems that may arise
Pipeline and IT tickets.

Measurements: How we measure it

Completion of tasks within agreed schedule
Handling of revisions and tweaks effectively
Team development & technical capability (Lead only).

Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities: What you are regularly responsible for doing

Creating 2D designs for different types of assets (characters, props, sets, FX) depending on skill set.
Creating texture and colour callouts for different types of assets (characters, props, sets, FX) depending on skill set.
Collaborating with the production and CG teams in order to meet demands of the pipeline.
Proactively problem solving; creating the IT and pipeline tickets to address any technical problems for the department.
Logging time into time logging software daily.

Key Requirements
Requirements for the role: Things that help you do your job (what is essential & what is desirable)


Solid working knowledge of CG pipeline and animation environment.
Working as a 2D Designer (or similar position) in either broadcast or feature film work (desirable). With asset tracking systems (e.g. Shotgun) (desirable).
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Why work with us?

Perks! Perks! Perks! Not only is 9 Story Media Group an amazing place full of artists, animators and creators from all corners of the industry, but we focus on helping staff grow and develop in their careers and make them long time team members. Along with a great work environment we offer first-rate health + dental benefits, summer hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, vacation periods that multiply with tenure, and more! We may love animation, but we love our employees even more!

Brown Bag Films/9 Story Media takes diversity and inclusion seriously, and we are committed to ensuring equity in the recruitment process. Candidates from a diverse group of backgrounds, including but not limited to, Indigenous peoples, Racialized and LGBT2SQ+ communities, candidates from a range of ages and religious beliefs, and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.

As a company, we deliver high-quality kids' content, and we seek to have diverse characters so that all our audience feels represented. We also want the same for our own workforce, and Brown bag Films/9 Story Media is committed to looking for all kinds of talent to build a diverse workforce in which all identities are represented and respected.


Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process to be successful in performing essential job functions. We'd love to know how we can support your requirements for accommodation.