Lead Animator required at Cartoon Saloon

Lead Animator required at Cartoon Saloon

Studio: Cartoon Saloon

Job Opening: Lead Animator on our Mystery Adventure TV Series

Location: Kilkenny, Ireland

Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

  • To create final animation in Toon Boom Harmony, following the animation style and Animation Supervisor’s brief on the objectives of each scene
  • To meet your weekly deadlines as assigned by the Production Crew;
  • Completion of creative and technical revisions as requested by the Animation Supervisor in addition to the animation quota;
  • To adhere to the work flow structure of the project as requested by the Animation Supervisor, including a clean and orderly delivery of assets and layers to the compositing team;
  • To support animators to improve their skills and scenes;
  • To be able to give feedback and notes about model and style on fellow artists artwork in form of drawovers and notes, in a respectful and timely manner, in addition to own workload.
  • To work cohesively within a team environment and ensure high levels of communication at all times;
  • To adhere to the production tools used for tracking workflow, input and delivery/output of animation;
  • To address any problems with Animation Supervisor, Production Manager and Production Coordinator;
  • To communicate progress of work to the Animation Supervisor, Production Manager and Production Coordinator;
  • To follow instructions of Animation Supervisor and Production Manager to meet creative standard and production deadlines;
  • To address any problems with the Animation Supervisor, Line Producer, Production Manager and Production Coordinator;
  • To communicate daily on progress of work to the Animation Supervisor, Production Manager and Production Coordinator as requested;
  • To ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in animation work and that all notes/retakes are added;
  • To follow exact procedures set by Cartoon Saloon (i.e. file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.
  • To be available on G-Chat/G-Meet and by emails during working hours;

Qualifications & Skills:

  • At least 4 years experience as an Animator on TV series production or 1 year previous experience as Lead Animator;
  • Expert knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony;
  • Excellent understanding of traditional 2D animation principles;
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail / accuracy;
  • Excellent communication, both verbal and written skills, including a high level of English and ability to communicate with a wide range of personalities;
  • Positive focussed approach to work and willingness / ability to inspire a team;
  • Proactive approach – continuously finding ways to improve processes for the team for ease and efficiency and receptive / adaptable to change

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