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Our Toonboom Harmony animators are fantastic storytellers. Their day-to-day focuses on punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. How we animate is an essential part of what makes us Blue Zoo, so we’re looking for animators who can work productively, take direction and feedback, and join us in pushing the boundaries of what TV animation is capable of.
We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. Due to the needs of this production, the successful candidate must be based in the UK.
Day to Day:
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 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.
Supporting more junior members of your team by openly sharing knowledge.
Must Have:
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.
Self-motivation.
Ability to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback.
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues.
Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently.
An appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail.
Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure.
Bonus Points:
~ Knowledge and skills in traditional hand-drawn animation to support the cut out animation workflow.

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