Junior 2D Animator

Job Description

Position: Junior 2D Animator

Hours: 37.5 hours, Mon – Fri, flexible working options available

Contract: Fixed term

Pay: £540 – £600 p/w (£28,080 – £31,200 per annum)

Start Date: 11th January 2027

End Date: 28th July 2028

Location: Full time, in-house preferred. (UK based remote applications will be considered)

End date for applications: 23/11/26

Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK

Benefits – See our website for details

A Productions are looking for a Junior 2D Animator to work with us on an exciting new 2D pre-school series.

A Productions is an award-winning animation studio based in central Bristol. Our success in creating engaging, original and award-winning content is made possible through the unique chemistry of the creative teams we build. This shared vision is underpinned by our focus on diversity and inclusion, staff wellbeing and ensuring an authentic voice across all our productions. Delivering a creative, inclusive work community that encourages collaboration, engagement and mutual trust at its core.

Responsibilities:

• To collaborate with the Animation Director and other more senior animators to ensure that animation content meets the expectations of quality, consistency and style required by the production
• To work together with the Animation Director and other members of the team to ensure shots are ready for review in a timely fashion prior to deadline
• Incorporate any technical fixes and creative and logistical feedback as requested

Skills and experience

• Some previous experience of using ToonBoom Harmony
• Must have strong observational skills, coupled with a good understanding of key animation principles (e.g. spacing and timing) in order to produce excellent character animation.
• Strong ability to focus, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of continuity
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others to produce finished animation