2D Toon Boom Animator
Summary
We're looking for awesome Toon Boom Harmony Animators to join our team for our exciting new project. We’re looking to fill several roles from junior to lead levels. Having worked in children's animation series production is essential for those applying for senior and lead roles.
This series is a non-dialogue slapstick comedy, in a graphical and angular art style, harking back to shows like Pink Panther, Dexter’s Lab and UPA.
Level
Junior - Lead
Salary
Lead: £36,000-40,000
Senior £32,500-£35,000
Mid & Revisionist £27,500-£30,000
Junior £22,000-£25,000
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 Coordinator.
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 Coordinator and Production Manager.
Skills
Experience in rigged animation using Toon Boom Harmony (for lead and senior roles, series experience is essential).
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, fixed term (approx. 9-11 months)
Location
Remote (UK)
- Department
- Animation
- Remote status
- Fully Remote
Bristol
Our Perks & Benefits
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🏄🏻♀️ 28 days holiday, increasing with long service
We value that you get more time with your family and friends. Therefore
we offer an additional 1 day holiday for every year of employment with
the company. -
Paid day off for your birthday 🎁
No one wants to work on their birthday, so kick your feet up and relax!
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🕐 Flexible working hours
We value work-life balance highly, therefore we have flexible working hours. -
⏰ 32 hour work week
We finish at 1 pm every Friday, giving you more time to take up a hobby or be with your loved ones.
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Regular social & team events 🕺
We host regular catch ups and team celebrations throughout the year, both virtually and in Bristol.
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Employee Assistance Programme & Retail Discounts 🎟️
Workplace, Culture & Diversity
We might be called sun & moon, but we are all about the earth.
Not only is it our mission to produce expertly crafted animations,
but we also want to nurture our staff and be kind to the planet. This is
reflected in our values and how we go about the day-to-day.
2D Toon Boom Animator
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