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Lead Animator | 2D traditional frame-by-frame animation| Hybrid

Chase a cloud Freelance Animator  Anywhere 8 Nov 2023

Job Description

Greetings, fellow cloud-chasers! We’ve got a exciting project for all animators who have a deep love for traditional frame-by-frame animation. We’d love to tell you more, but for now, let’s just say it features some irresistibly adorable bears. If this sounds intriguing, we encourage you to keep reading!

The role:

We’re looking for a creative and skilled Lead Animator to jump on board and be a driving force in establishing and maintaining the quality of the animation process, starting in December 2023.

Responsibilities. Your To-Do List:

  • Collaborate closely with our Art Director to maintain the animation style and create of high-quality rough, tight and cleaned character animation.
  • Mentor and guide a small team of animators, providing them with constructive feedback, smart solutions and support for their animation work.
  • Create rough and tight character animation for A scenes, oriented on acting and performance, setting up the bar for the rest of the animation team.
  • Work closely with our team leads to map out animation resources and schedules, ensuring a workflow that’s smooth and efficient.

Requirements. Who You Are and What You’ve Achieved:

  • Previous professional experience as a 2D frame-by frame character animator and a relevant portfolio example.
  • Excellent knowledge of 2D animation software: our pipeline is based on Blender Grease Pencil so proficiency will be a great plus but willingness to master it will do too.
  • Strong acting skills and previous experience with creating 2D frame-by-frame lip sync animation.
  • Deep understanding of animation principles (timing, spacing, posing) & experience with reading and creating timing charts
  • Great attention to detail and an infectious drive for excellence to inspire the rest of the team

It’s a +:

  • Experience with Blender Grease Pencil and some cool portfolio examples to back it up would definitely impress us!
  • Knowledge of bear anatomy for animation is a great bonus.
  • Willingness & ability to quick picking up new software is a big plus!
  • If you’re open to relocate to our main office in Sofia, Bulgaria for the whole duration or the beginning of the production stage, that would be the perfect finishing touch!

How to apply?

Sounds awesome, right? Don’t keep us waiting! It’s unbearable. To apply for this position, please fill in our registration form here:

https://forms.gle/pBgD83u7H6vd3qbD6

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