2D Animator Position
4 weeks ago
About The Role
We are seeking a skilled 2D animator to join our team at BlueZoo Animation Studio. As a character animator, you will be responsible for bringing our characters to life through punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Animation team lead, you will be responsible for completing the main storytelling poses.
- Using the storyboard as a guide, you will be completing the animation for assigned sequences.
- Responsible for taking the approved characters/props for assigned scenes and positioning them in the key poses for animating.
- Creation of breakdown drawings and adding in all the in-betweens.
- Animating any additional settles and follow-through needed to polish.
- Finalising the animation including any clean-up and colour.
- Working closely with the Animation team Lead and Animation Director on assigned scenes, paying close attention to hook-ups, character personalities, staging, timing, and appropriate acting choices.
- Incorporating all notes from the Animation Director, while working collaboratively with other animators under a strict schedule.
- Supporting more junior members of your team by openly sharing knowledge.
About You
We are looking for an individual with animation and acting skills, combined with a good sense of graphic design. You should have a good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation, cut out animation and compositing software, including specifically ToonBoom. You should also have a good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making, knowledge of drawing and structure, and be able to manage relevant aspects of production.
Requirements:
- 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, including specifically ToonBoom.
- Good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making.
- Knowledge of drawing and structure.
- Ability to manage relevant aspects of production.
- 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.
Bonus Points:
- Knowledge and skills in traditional hand-drawn animation to support the cut out animation workflow.
About Us
We are BlueZoo Animation Studio, a brand new animation studio by the sea, designed for a new era of kid's digital content. We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists & production crew, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. We offer flexible working to support this.
What we've got for you (Benefits)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Online wellbeing programme
- Christmas Closing Period
- Free Sandwich or Soup Thursdays
- Social events throughout the year including the odd beach BBQ & an annual trip to Brighton Fringe Festival
We are committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to 'bring their whole selves' to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.
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