2D Animator

Summary

We're looking for awesome 2D Animators to join our team for our exciting project, Maddie + Triggs. This audio-first series is founded on the principle that ‘If two kids, one sighted and one vision impaired, sit down side by side to ‘watch’ the show, neither will have a lesser experience’. We’re looking to fill several roles at the mid level. Having worked in children's animation series production is a bonus.

Level

• Mid

Salary

• £30,000 - £35,000

Responsibilities:

You have likely grown up immersed in animation, instinctively analysing movement and developing all of the traits that make for a great animator. And you probably don't need us to tell you that for most in this amazing industry, animation is a way of life.

• Animate assigned number of shots as per quota per week, comprising multiple passes and approval by your lead.
• Follow instructions of the Director to meet creative standards and production deadlines.
• Address any problems with the production team.
• Communicate progress of work to the Production Co-ordinator.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in animation work and that all notes/retakes are added.
• Follow file naming and storage procedures according to the production's guidelines
• Attendance is required at meetings when requested by the Production Co-ordinator and Production Manager.

Skills:

• Experience in rigged animation using Adobe Animate.
• Strong understanding of traditional 2D animation principles.
• Strong effects animation experience is a bonus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• 21 days holiday (including birthday off!), increasing with long service + Bank holidays
• Flexible working
• Pension contribution increasing with long service
• 32-hour work week
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail Discounts

Contract

• Full time, imminent starts through to July 2025

Location

• Remote (UK)