Mid Toon Boom Harmony Animator
Level Experienced
Description
We're looking for a Mid level 2D Puppet Animator experienced with animating in Toon Boom Harmony to join us on our exciting 2D TV series production!

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Animation team lead, as 2D Animator you are responsible for completing the main storytelling poses. Using the storyboard as a guide, you will be completing the movement 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.

Required Skills
Animation and acting skills, combined with a good sense of graphic design
Good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation, cut out animation and compositing software, including specifically Toon Boom (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

Personal Skills
Self-motivated
Able to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback
Able to communicate clearly with colleagues
Able to work collaboratively, as well as independently
Have an appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail
Be able to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Required Experience
At least 2+ years experience on a 2D TV Series production.

Benefits & perks
Unlimited tea, coffee & breakfast
Many staff social events throughout year
Free beer every Friday!
Subsidised local gym membership (for contracts over 2 months)
Profit participation (for staff who have been in our studio for 2+ years)

Location
Central London studio (Fitzrovia)
Next to Regents Park (lovely for lunchtime in summer!)
Next to 3 tube stations (Regent's Park, Great Portland St & Warren St)
5 mins from Euston and Marylebone stations
10 min walk from Soho

Start date 14 Oct 2019
Contract type
Fixed Term 8 months

Salary
Competitive - depending on experience