Studio: Blue Zoo
Job Opening: ToonBoom Harmony Animator
Location: Brighton, UK/Hybrid
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Reporting to the Animation team lead, as a 2D Animator you are 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.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Animation and acting skills, combined with a good sense of graphic design
- Good working knowledge of relevant graphics and animation software, including specifically ToonBoom (training can be provided in-house)
- Good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making
- Knowledge of drawing and structure
- Be able to manage relevant aspects of production
- Self-motivation and a desire to learn
- 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 paying 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 cutout animation workflow.
- Knowledge of cut-out animation demonstrated in your reel.
