Kavaleer Productions are looking for a CHARACTER BUILD & RIG. The role is to create key poses of the characters ready for layout and animation keeping with the style of the show. Ideally candidates will be experienced Flash/Animate CC users with a good knowledge of rigging characters in Flash/Animate CC for animation. Experience with character posing and good knowledge of Flash/Animate CC is essential with at least 2 years professional series experience. This role is only available to candidates that can work in-house at our studio in Dublin.

Permanent Role with 6 months' probation period for successful candidates, starting February 2019

- The position of Character Build and Rigger requires someone with a strong design and drawing ability and attention to detail.
- The role is to create key poses for each episode based on the animatics provided. Transferring to Design, animation and FX departments when needed.
- A solid working knowledge of Flash/Animate CC is essential.
- Knowledge of Photoshop is a huge plus.
- Work closely with the animation director on all tasks.
- Must communicate well, be able to take direction and follow notes.
- Use Flash/Animate CC to create Key Poses of the characters ready for layout and animation.
- Use the animatics and designs provided to create the character poses in the style of the show.
- Able to manage time well and work to tight deadlines.
- Manage design asset library and maintain tracking documents of design progress for use throughout production.
- Experience of a 2D animation pipeline.
- Strong familiarity with using Flash/Animate CC to create digital art.
- At least 2 years' experience working as a Character Designer or key pose artist in Flash/Animate CC.
- Good draughtsperson with design ability.
- An understanding of visual storytelling for layout and composition.
- Strong attention to detail and continuity.
- Able to take feedback and direction.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines, managing time to prioritise effectively.