Boulder Media is on the lookout for 2D Animators! It is a full-time, specified-purpose role with hybrid working arrangements (i.e., a combination of both remote and in-studio working). We are hiring multiple artists for this role and aim for successful artists to start in mid-December & start dates rolling into 2024. You must be based and have a right to work in Ireland to be considered for the role. It's an exciting opportunity for successful artists to work on 2D adult animated prime-time shows. The closing date for the applications is the 5th of January 2024.


About us
Established in 2000, Boulder Media has become one of Ireland's largest animation studios. Combining our passion, expertise, and experience, we believe in the power of our creativity and our ability to deliver world-class animated entertainment experiences. Boulder has produced many great shows, including Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, El Tigre, Wander Over Yonder, My Little Pony: Pony Life, DC Super Hero Girls, Transformers Cyberverse, Danger Mouse, Cat Burglar, and the Netflix hit feature film - My Little Pony: A New Generation.

About our culture
Boulder Media is not only a very hard-working creative studio, but we also have a jam-packed social calendar. From celebrating the end of each show with wrap parties to our famous Halloween fancy dress and Christmas celebrations to bake-offs, table quizzes, dungeons & dragons, online and offline meet-ups, and sketch-ups. We put on cultural events to celebrate our international staff and make them feel at home, away from home. What makes Boulder Media special is the people that fill the studio and bring life to everything we do. Boulder is a family, a very nurturing and open space for all to come and be themselves and express who they are through creativity. We would love you to be part of our animation adventure!

About the role
As a 2D Animator, you will translate each scene from animatic to the final animation by roughing, keying, and animating each shot. You'll also maintain the model, executing the feeling and emotion while staying within the quality style of the show.
You will join a close-knit team of artists, so you will be proactive, driven, great at problem-solving, and thrive collaborating with different teams within the business.

Skills & Other Requirements

Key Responsibilities
Attend creative, production, and management meetings as/when required.
Attain an understanding of the style and expectations of the show by following the guidance and instructions provided by the production team and animation leads.
Submit animation to the standard required by the show.
Ensure any concerns or questions about the scenes and deadlines are communicated in a clear and timely manner to your team lead and supervisors.
Ensure your assignments, scenes, and retakes are in line to meet the required production schedules.
Continuously develop your drawing skills and strive to improve those skills with tutorials, life drawing, sketching, and general animation research.
Any other duties company management may from time to time deem necessary and reasonably require.
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What would we look for?
Your showreel and portfolio that demonstrate your skills in animation (please include passwords, if password protected).
Basic knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony (preferable).
A good understanding of the animation principles.
Great aptitude for drawing, animation, and observation.
Good time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines.
Self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn.
Work within a weekly quota and production schedule.
Good interpersonal skills.
Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What do we offer?
Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.
21 days holidays per annum (pro rata).
An extra day off for Good Friday each year.
Time off for Christmas.
Paid sick leave.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package.
Death-In-Service Benefit.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Vision/Eye Care.
Temporary Remote Work Abroad.
Hybrid Working Model.
Flexi Benefit scheme.