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Atomic Cartoons is seeking a CG Designer with a passion for vehicle design to join their team in Vancouver. The role involves designing characters, locations, environments, and props for a CG production, with a focus on vehicles. The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio demonstrating art fundamentals, a mix of cartoon and realistic styles, and prior experience in CG animation design.
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Are you a CG Designer with prior experience and a passion for designing vehicles? One of our CG productions is seeking a CG Designer to join their team
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:
Design diverse characters, locations, environments or props for a CG production with a focus on vehicle design. Work efficiently and within the established workflow. Participate in department meetings as required. Take direction from the Art Director. Meet deadlines as assigned by production. Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with all members of the design team.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
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 styles; a mix of both cartoon and realistic examples. Excellent visual skills and attention to detail. A willingness to work in a team, take direction and have a positive attitude. Prior experience working on a CG animated feature or series in a design role is an asset. A portfolio that includes various examples of vehicle design is an asset. Experience designing backgrounds and environments is an asset. Experience using both Maya and Blender is an asset. Currently legally entitled to work in Canada. Current BC Residents are preferred for this role.
START DATE: Ongoing 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.
At Atomic Cartoons and Blue Ant Studios, we take into consideration a wide range of compensation factors including background, skills, location, and experience to determine competitive pay. In addition to competitive pay, this position is eligible for company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Please note: This expected pay range is for British Columbia and is not applicable to locations outside of the province of British Columbia.
Wage ranges are based on a weekly rate.
Vancouver Pay Range
$1,400 — $1,600 CAD
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.
Atomic Cartoons Inc. and Blue Ant Studios are an equal opportunity employer and employ personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.
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.
What you'll do
- Design diverse characters, locations, environments or props for a CG production with a focus on vehicle design.
- Work efficiently and within the established workflow.
- Participate in department meetings as required.
- Take direction from the Art Director.
- Meet deadlines as assigned by production.
- Share ideas, collaborate and work closely with all members of the design team.
What they require
- 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 styles; a mix of both cartoon and realistic examples.
- Excellent visual skills and attention to detail.
- A willingness to work in a team, take direction and have a positive attitude.
- Prior experience working on a CG animated feature or series in a design role is an asset.
- A portfolio that includes various examples of vehicle design is an asset.
- Experience designing backgrounds and environments is an asset.
- Experience using both Maya and Blender is an asset.
- Currently legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Current BC Residents are preferred for this role.
Benefits
- Company-sponsored benefits including medical, GRSP, vacation pay, paid holiday break, paid leave, and a variety of other discounts and perks.
Atomic Cartoons, a Blue Ant Studios company, is an award-winning, internationally renowned animation studio with teams in Vancouver, Ottawa, and Los Angeles. It develops and produces high-end animated content across preschool, comedy, action-adventure, adult and commercial genres, including work with brands like LEGO, Star Wars, My Little Pony and CoComelon, plus original productions.