Talent.com
Bardel Entertainment
Remote Colour Key Artist (short contract)Bardel Entertainment • Okotoks, Alberta
Remote Colour Key Artist (short contract)

Remote Colour Key Artist (short contract)

Bardel Entertainment • Okotoks, Alberta
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

OUR STORY


For more than 35 years, Bardel Entertainment has been growing and evolving, yet at our core, we remain grounded in the creative roots of the craft of animation. Our pursuit of fresh ideas, techniques, and technologies is driven by the belief that together, through creativity and collaboration, we can accomplish anything! If you want to be part of an environment that empowers you to experiment, learn, and contribute to exciting projects, come and join us.

We are looking for a Colour Key Artist for a 3-week contract on a 2D production starting ASAP. Must be BC-based.

What You’ll Do

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop and define the color schemes that support the visual storytelling of the 2D animated project.
  • Create color keys for characters, backgrounds, and props to convey mood, emotion, time of day, and atmosphere.
  • Ensure color continuity and consistency across all scenes and episodes, following the established style guide.
  • Interpret and adjust work based on notes from the art director, supervisors, and directors.
  • Assist with the creation of color scripts and reference materials for compositing teams.
  • Generate and maintain the show’s color style guide and related documentation.

Collaboration & Workflow

  • Collaborate with leadership, production, and team members to solve problems and share insights.
  • Engage in dailies, rounds, and team discussions to contribute to creative and technical improvements.
  • Adhere to pipeline workflows and technical requirements for seamless integration into the production process.

Time Management & Communication

  • Maintain consistency in quality while meeting production needs.
  • Manage time effectively, working with production to stay on schedule.
  • Keep the team and production staff informed about progress, challenges, and solutions.

What You’ll Bring

Experience

  • Production design or color-focused role in animation or entertainment.
  • Experience in 2D productions.

Skills & Communication

  • Excellent communication skills to clearly present creative ideas and incorporate feedback effectively.
  • Strong traditional drawing and digital painting skills with a deep understanding of color theory and lighting.
  • Proficient in Photoshop and other digital painting tools; familiarity with Harmony is a plus.
  • Ability to establish and maintain consistency in lighting moods, color palettes, and storytelling tone.
  • Capable of handling notes and revisions with flexibility while maintaining creative clarity.

Portfolio Requirements

A portfolio that demonstrates:

  • Strong color design for characters, props, and environments.
  • Clear understanding of lighting, mood, and atmosphere in storytelling.
  • Range of color key samples for various times of day and emotional tones.
  • Style guide or reference materials created for production teams.
  • Visual storytelling through color keys, color scripts, or similar material.

Pay Range: CAD $1,200 - $1,400 per week

This salary range reflects our current expectations for these roles as of this posting’s date. Your final salary offer will consider various key factors, including your education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographical location, as well as the needs and requirements of the business.

If this seems like a good fit, what are you waiting for, get your application in!

Create a job alert for this search

Remote Colour Key Artist (short contract) • Okotoks, Alberta

Similar jobs

Senior Lighting Artist - AAA Unreal Lead

People Can FlyCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Une entreprise de développement de jeux dynamique à Montréal recherche un Directeur Artistique pour maintenir la qualité artistique de leurs projets.Ce rôle clé implique la direction d'une équipe, ... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote AI Developer Co-op — Nuclear Tech

Nuclear Promise XCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading nuclear technology firm is seeking an AIDeveloper co-op to design and develop AI agents that enhance nuclear operations.This remote role requires an individual eager to take ownership of ... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Book Designer: Collector Edition Covers & Typography

OwlCrateCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A creative subscription box company is seeking a talented Book Designer to create stunning, collectible book covers and dust jackets.This remote role requires expertise in typography and layout, al... Show more

 • Promoted

Creative Content Strategist (Remote)

Work VistaCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

Creative Content Strategist (Remote).Remote within United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, Australia & New Zealand (You must be legally authorised to work in the country where you are based... Show more

 • Promoted

Game Art & Assets Designer (Contract, Part-Time)

Khokho Games LabCalgary, AB, CA
Part-time

A gaming development studio in Canada is seeking a part-time Graphic Designer to create art and visual assets for games.The role involves designing characters, objects, and UI components while coll... Show more

 • Promoted

Dynamic Freelance Brand Expert with Artistry and Sales Focus

Charlotte Tilbury BeautyCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

Become a key player as a Freelance Brand Expert, combining artistry with sales expertise to transform customer experiences.Your skills will drive business while enchanting beauty enthusiasts.This r... Show more

 • Promoted

Voice Over Artist (Remote)

Community Radio HFXCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

We are looking for a Voice Actor to do a few Voice Overs for our Station.This is a Paid Volunteer Position.You will get to set your own schedule.Able to speak in multiple tones of voice and with va... Show more

 • Promoted

Full-Time Tattoo Artist — Create Custom Artwork on Skin

Low Life Studios Inc. dba Low Life StudiosCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A leading tattoo studio in Calgary, Alberta is seeking experienced F/T Tattoo Artists to join their team.The ideal candidates will have 2-3 years of tattooing experience, complete secondary school ... Show more

 • Promoted

Brand & Visual Designer (Remote) | AI-Driven Content

FLiiPCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A fast-growing fitness SaaS platform is seeking a Visual Content & Brand Designer to take ownership of visual content and branding.This remote role requires 4-6 years of experience in brand design,... Show more

 • Promoted

Animator – Freelance (Remote)

TwineCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Remote
Full-time

We are seeking animators to create a series of 12 animated shorts, each ranging from 15 to 45 seconds in length.These pieces will be produced for a company project and are intended to deliver conci... Show more

 • Promoted

Art Director for Visual Storytelling

Alberta Veterinary Laboratories LtdCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Full-time

Shape visual narratives as an Art Director specializing in design.Collaborate remotely to deliver engaging concepts that resonate and inspire audiences through compelling storytelling.This full-tim... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Chemistry AI Benchmark Designer

TuringCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading research accelerator is looking for remote PhDs in Chemistry or related fields to work on cutting-edge AI projects.The role involves designing advanced chemistry problems to assess AI per... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Creature FX Artist — Realistic Muscle & Skin Sim

AjaxcreativeCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A dynamic creative studio in Canada is seeking a Creature FX Artist to create realistic anatomical simulations for digital creatures.The role involves collaborating closely with riggers and animato... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Art Director for Immersive AAA Worlds

The Pixel MovementCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A leading game development studio is seeking an Art Director to lead the visual direction of their upcoming AAA project.The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohes... Show more

 • Promoted

Freelance Storyboard Artist

SadfishCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

We're a 2D animation studio looking for a skilled freelance storyboard artist to help us bring a 10-minute project to life.As a Storyboard Artist at our studio, you will be responsible for the stor... Show more

 • Promoted

Freelance Beauty Brand Expert & Artistry Mentor

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty LtdCalgary, AB, CA
Full-time

A leading beauty brand in Calgary is seeking Freelance Brand Experts to join their team.The role involves promoting products through exceptional artistry and customer service while meeting sales ta... Show more

 • Promoted

Remote Photo Editor for AI Training Projects

TransPerfectCalgary, AB, CA
Remote
Full-time

A global leader in language solutions is seeking a remote Photo Editor to enhance visual content quality through image editing.Responsibilities include editing and annotating images, ensuring high-... Show more

 • Promoted

Technical Artist (Houdini) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity EntertainmentCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Remote
Full-time

Technical Artist (Houdini) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote.Escape Velocity is seeking a Technical Artist responsible for developing and maintaining Houdini and PCG tools and conten... Show more

 • Promoted

AI Compliance Solutions Architect - Remote

P2PCalgary, Alberta, Canada
Remote
Full-time

A leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeking an experienced AI Compliance Architect to design and deploy AI solutions within the Compliance team.This fully remote role requires 8+ years in complian... Show more

 • Promoted

Game Tester - Remote

AlmediaHigh River, Canada
Remote
Full-time

Get paid for testing apps, games and surveys.Almedia runs a dynamic platform where users earn money online by completing tasks, playing games, and filling out surveys.Since our launch 5 years ago, ... Show more