Job Title: Technical 2D Animator
Location: Spanish or EU Citizen
Job Type: Freelance Remote Contract
Start date & Duration: ASAP – Initial 3-6 month
Please note: Applicant must hold an EU passport
We are looking for a Technical 2D Animator to join our talented team working on a highprofile 2D animated series for Disney TVA.
Please send applications to recruiter contact stating the role you are applying for and your full name in the subject box, along with a link containing your most recent portfolio/CV. Tests will be required for all applicants shortlisted.
The successful candidate will:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience on a fast-paced rigged animation production pipeline. Including an in-depth understanding of Toonboom software and pipeline.
- Your fundamental drawing and drafting skills will be required with a clear understanding of design and animation principles.
- Assist design and rig department with characters’ head, feet and hand tilts and rotation charts for animation.
- Confident with design and excellent drawing skills for animation.
- Assist the Animation Directors (AD) and Assistant Animation Directors (AAD) with the creation of series’ library assets for animation.
- You will gain a thorough understanding of the style and expectations of the project from the outset.
- By working with your lead/supervisor, you will make sure you understand and can action all feedback and retake notes you receive.
- You will report and maintain an awareness of all deadlines and apply effective time-management techniques to ensure your tasks are completed within the required schedule. Alongside providing consistent updates to your lead or supervisor regarding your progress, ensuring any potential obstacles to your deadlines or productivity are promptly identified.
- Capable of assisting the animation department when schedule allows to help with allocations or retakes.
- You will have excellent communication skills and a high attention to detail along with strong interpersonal skills and the desire to be a key team member.
- You will strictly follow the naming, filing, approval, and tracking protocols established by the Production department.
- An understanding of file management software (Ftrack) would be an advantage.
