2D Animation Lead

Job Description

Peekaboo Animation is growing! We are looking for a talented and passionate Lead 2D Cut-Out Animators specialized in Adobe Animate to join our creative family. You will be working on our exciting new series Wild Kat, creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and youth audiences worldwide.

We are seeking an artist who will join us ASAP in our mission to create animation that is not only fun and entertaining but also carries strong positive values. We believe in compelling stories and beautiful design, and we want you to be a part of it!

PLEASE NOTE: This role requires you to be fiscally based in Cataluña, Spain. While we are open to remote work arrangements, candidates must be fiscal residents of Cataluña or be willing to relocate.

About Peekaboo Animation

Peekaboo Animation was born as a 2D boutique studio with the aim of delivering fresh quality content, targeting mainly kids and youth, mixing entertainment and fun with strong social values. We create, develop and produce our own ideas, and give a voice to young creators who share our same vision and passion for animation. We believe in compelling stories and attractive visual designs that provide positive views of the world. We like to say we help kids enjoy their childhood through our projects!

About the Role

As a 2D Cut-Out Lead, your primary responsibility will be being our animation supervisor's right hand and help her and the team bring our characters to life using Adobe Animate. You will be tasked with leading and assisting the team to meet our weekly quota, as agreed with the Animation Director. This role is crucial to our production pipeline and will also involve working hands-on to ensure every scene meets our high standards of quality. We value a proactive and solution-oriented mindsets. If you are an artist who loves a creative challenge and collaborates well within a team, you will fit right in!

What You'll Be Doing

• Thoroughly study the animation style of the production and the director's brief for each scene.
• Follow the creative and technical direction of the Animation Supervisor and the Production Director to meet both artistic standards and production deadlines.
• Review animation to ensure work meets standards and act as a first point of contact for the animation team.
• Proactively communicate any challenges or progress updates to the production team.
• Create high quality animations for characters, creatures and other assets as time allows.
• Help address all notes and retakes with precision, maintaining the quality and style of the show.
• Follow all established studio procedures, including file naming conventions and asset management.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional studio experience as a 2D Character Animator.
• Strong proficiency in 2D cut-out animation using Adobe Animate.
• Alternatively, expert-level professional experience in Toon Boom Harmony with a strong portfolio in cut-out and a demonstrated ability to transfer your skills to an Adobe Animate pipeline.
• A solid understanding of the core principles of animation (timing, spacing, posing, etc.).
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work efficiently to meet deadlines.
• A keen eye for detail and a creative approach to problem-solving.
• Experience with production tracking software like ShotGrid (formerly Shotgun) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish and English, French is a plus.
• Must be a fiscal resident of Cataluña or willing to relocate (we do not require you to be on-site in Barcelona, but you must reside in Cataluña)
• Must possess the legal right to work in Spain.
• Estimated timeline: ASAP - December 2026.

What We'll Offer You

When you join Peekaboo Animation, you become part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to making a positive impact through storytelling. Our studios in the heart of Gràcia are a hub of creativity where your voice and ideas are valued.

You'll be joining a dynamic, multi-faceted studio with a global reach. Beyond creating our own beloved series which have been seen in over 140 countries, we are deeply involved in the animation ecosystem. We act as executive producers for partners, helping bring their projects to market, and run a robust distribution arm to ensure great content finds its audience. Our work also extends to the publishing industry, where we have illustrated nearly 200 children's books. This diversity provides a stable and exciting environment where you can grow.

We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that captivate and inspire young audiences around the world.

If this sounds like the kind of studio you’d like to be a part of, what are you waiting for?

Please note: Applicants must be fiscal residents of Cataluña or be willing to relocate. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we cannot accommodate remote work outside of Cataluña. All applicants that do not meet these requirements will be automatically disqualified.