position - Asset & Scene Build Artist

level - Mid-Lead

description
We're seeking talented and creative Asset & Scene Builders to join our team for an exciting animated TV series production, Maddie + Triggs. This audio-first series is founded on the principle that 'If two kids, one sighted and one vision impaired, sit down side by side to 'watch' the show, neither will have a lesser experience'. In this role, you will be responsible for building scenes in Adobe Animate according to the animatic. The ideal candidate will possess an understanding of character rigs, and excellent drawing skills.

responsibilities
You will be creating bespoke scenes to match the animatic. While doing this you will be preparing Adobe files ready for animation, taking assets and backgrounds and laying them out to match the composition of the animatic. You will maintain a consistent style and quality throughout the series, while adding your own creative touch.
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 Co-ordinator.
Follow file naming and storage procedures according to the production's guidelines
Attendance is required at meetings when requested by the Production Co-ordinator and Production Manager.

person specification
A strong understanding of character design and posing.
Have a high level of technical drawing skills, with evidence of graphical styles within artwork.
Experience in a symbol based Adobe Animate pipeline essential for lead roles.
Creativity and innovation.
Experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud suite.
Experience working with FTrack is an advantage but not required.
Good technical and problem solving skills.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Understanding of the 2D animation pipeline.

nice things
Here at Sun & Moon we like to keep things pretty relaxed (it works most of the time). The current tools in our constant strive for chill include:

20 days holiday (pro rata) // Bank Holidays // Paid day off on your birthday // 1 hour lunch break // Flexitime // 32 hr working week // Employee Assistance Programme // Retail Discounts

the lowdown
salary - Mid: £30k+, Lead: £37.5k+ Per annum, pro-rata'd to length of contract

contract type - Fixed-term contract

start date - ASAP

location - Remote, UK only