2D Design Supervisor

We are looking for an experienced design supervisor to lead the team on one of our upcoming 2D projects.

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:

• Take direction from the Art Director.
• Lead a team of designers.
• Work efficiently and within the established workflow.
• Meet deadlines as assigned by production.
• Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with all members of the production team.
• Deliver feedback and participate in daily review sessions with team
• Mentor and support the design team and cultivate positive team morale.
• Participate in design reviews and provide clear notes for revisions.
• Provide status updates, troubleshoot, and review potential changes on a regular basis with production staff. 
• Oversee design revisions and provide notes ongoing to ensure the style and vision for the show is maintained.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Prior experience working on a 2D animated series or feature in a supervisor, lead design or art director role.
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your understanding of art fundamentals such as structure, composition, and design principles.
• A diverse portfolio that portrays a wide variety of characters, props and/or backgrounds.
• Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to work in a team, lead team members, be able to take direction and have a positive attitude.
• Experience using 2D software is an asset.
• Currently legally eligible to work in Canada.
• BC residents are preferred for this role.

START DATE: May 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. 

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 recruitment@atomiccartoons.com

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.