Animation Specialist
1 month ago
We are seeking a skilled Animation Specialist to join our team at Blue Zoo Production. As a 2D Animator, you will be responsible for bringing our characters to life through punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines.
Our ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation, cut out animation, and compositing software, including Toon Boom. They will also have a good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making, as well as knowledge of drawing and structure.
The successful candidate will be able to manage relevant aspects of production, work collaboratively with the Animation team Lead and Animation Director, and support more junior members of the team by openly sharing knowledge.
We are happy to discuss flexible, hybrid, and remote working options for all our vacancies. Due to the needs of this production, the successful candidate must be based in the UK.
Key Responsibilities:- Completing main storytelling poses as a 2D Animator.
- Using the storyboard as a guide to complete animation for assigned sequences.
- Responsible for taking approved characters/props for assigned scenes and positioning them in key poses for animating.
- Creation of breakdown drawings and adding in-betweens.
- Animating additional settles and follow-through needed to polish.
- Finalising animation including any clean-up and colour.
- Animation and acting skills combined with a good sense of graphic design.
- Good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation, cut out animation, and compositing software.
- Good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making.
- Knowledge of drawing and structure.
- Self-motivation.
- Ability to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback.
- Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.
- Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently.
- An appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail.
- Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure.
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