Character Layout Artist

Titmouse is seeking a Character Layout Artist for a 2D animated series based on a comic book. The Character Layout Artist translates storyboards into detailed character layouts that define the staging, posing, and key actions of sequences. Their primary role is to establish the foundation for animation by ensuring characters are positioned correctly within the scene while maintaining consistency in proportions, perspective, and acting. We are seeking artists that can draw in a grounded, realistic style. Format: Onsite/Hybrid (Paris) Type of Contract: CDDU (Fixed-Term Contract) or freelance contract if you are based in France) Start Date: April 2026 Reports to: Director, Layout Supervisor This position is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Job Description KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND REQUIRED ABILITIES Strong drawing and posing abilities with a solid understanding of anatomy and perspective. Knowledge of animation principles and composition techniques. Ability to interpret and enhance storyboard panels. Familiarity with different animation styles and character designs. Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining high artistic standards. Proficiency in Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or TV Paint. Proficiency with Google Suite. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Maintain confidentiality over all matters and proprietary information. Prioritize work to meet goals or deadlines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Create detailed character layouts based on storyboards, ensuring proper composition and staging. Define key poses, expressions, and proportions for characters while maintaining consistency with the project’s style. Work collaboratively with animators and directors to establish clear visual storytelling. Ensure that characters interact naturally with backgrounds and props. Maintain quality control over character proportions, perspective, and continuity throughout sequences. Address feedback from supervisors and make necessary revisions. Work within established production timelines and deadlines. Other duties as required. WORK ETHICS AND EXPECTED CONDUCT Adhere to Titmouse policies and procedures. Demonstrate courtesy and cooperation with colleagues and external stakeholders, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude throughout the workday. Demonstrate teamwork while taking initiative and assisting others to the best of your ability. Properly organize your workspace, files, etc., to increase efficiency and accuracy and avoid unnecessary overtime. Understand instructions or ask for clarification in a clear and concise manner until the tasks are understood. Demonstrate reliability by arriving and leaving work on time, respecting lunch and break times, and limiting personal phone calls and socializing to break periods. Demonstrate behavior that supports the company's goal of providing a professional work environment and does not disrupt that environment. Perform your best during the workday. Respect the confidentiality of the company's financial, legal, and proprietary information. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity information (Completion is voluntary and will not subject you to adverse treatment) Our company values diversity. To ensure that we comply with reporting requirements and to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application. Providing this information is optional. It will not be accessible or used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr