graphic design and illustration animator

Obo Studios Inc. · Virtual job based in Mississauga, ON · $34.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Verdict

Obo Studios Inc. is a verified, real company with a reachable website, confirmed business match, and active careers section—strong legitimacy signals. However, the posting uses a generic Gmail address (obostudios7@gmail.com) for applications rather than a company domain, which is a moderate fraud indicator. The location claim ("Virtual job based in Mississauga, ON") cannot be verified against the company's website, adding minor uncertainty. Overall, the posting is substantive with detailed responsibilities and realistic salary, but the generic email contact method elevates risk to the medium band.

generic_email_domain+18
Contact email is obostudios7@gmail.com (free Gmail provider) rather than a company domain, despite the company having a legitimate website.
web.locationMatch = uncertain+5
Posting claims 'Virtual job based in Mississauga, ON' but company website does not disclose a physical office location, making verification impossible.
websiteReachable = yes-5
Official website is reachable and functional, indicating an established business presence.
web.hasJobsListing = yes-8
Company website has an active careers section with job listings, confirming legitimate hiring activity.
Detailed job description and realistic salary-10
Posting includes specific NOC code, detailed task list, required software skills (Toon Boom Harmony, Figma, Adobe), realistic hourly range ($34–$40), and screening questions—all consistent with legitimate hiring.
web.businessMatch = match-15
Official website obostudios.com is reachable and verified as a real company specializing in illustrated and animated content for children.

Application flags (1)

Generic email domain

obostudios7@gmail.com

Employer checks

{
  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://obostudios.com/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "uncertain",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.75,
    "summary": "Obo Studios Inc. is a real, substantive company specializing in illustrated and animated content for children. Official website (obostudios.com) is reachable and has a careers section with job listings. The posting claims \"Virtual job based in Mississauga, ON\" but the website does not specify a physical office location—only describing themselves as a \"small, hands-on team.\" No mailing address provided in posting (applications via email). Location match uncertain since company's actual office location is not disclosed on their website."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Graphic designers and illustrators (52120)
Location: Virtual job based in Mississauga, ON
Salary: $34.00 to $40.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate,  or equivalent experience
Tasks: Estimate time to complete graphic designs and illustrations, Adapt existing illustrations, Assist in developing storyboards for electronic productions such as multimedia, interactive and digital products and television advertising and productions, Produce 2-D and 3-D animated drawings or computer illustrations, Determine the medium best suited to produce the desired visual effect and the most appropriate vehicle for communication, Prepare sketches, layouts and graphic elements
Computer and technology knowledge: Toon Boom Harmony, Corel Draw, Adobe Illustrator, Mac OS, Figma
Type of production art: Animation, Visual effects
Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?, Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?, Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)?, Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?
Experience: Will train
How to apply:
By email: obostudios7@gmail.com