Titmouse is seeking animators on a short-term, secret project! This is a more grounded/realistic anime style. Please check out our Overwatch x SSerafim collab for style reference.

Format: Remote (International applicants are welcome to apply)

Timeline: Starting March 2026 - Ending July 2026

Reports to: Animation Director

Compensation: 1600-2000/wk USD, commensurate with experience and skill level

This position is open to all qualified applicants, regardless of gender, origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Description

The Animator takes direction from the Director and is responsible for bringing characters, objects, and environments to life in the style of the project. 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Experience as a 2D Animator, showcasing a strong portfolio of high quality animation work. 
• Proficiency animating with TV Paint.
• Familiarity with various animation styles, including traditional hand-drawn, cut-out, and puppet animation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, e-social skills and professional acumen. 
• Ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change.
• Able to work with limited direction and take feedback as tasks progress according to the schedule.
• Able to ask appropriate questions to understand and complete assignments and tasks on schedule.
• Able to multitask, work in a fast-paced production environment and manage time effectively to meet individual and team deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality over all matters and proprietary information.
• Willingness to learn new tools and adapt to evolving industry standards and trends. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Create high-quality 2D animation that adheres to project specifications, artistic direction, and established visual styles.
• Apply animation principles, such as character performance, posing, lip sync, timing, and motion.
• Take direction and notes from Director(s), supervisor(s) and leads.
• Meet deadlines as set by Director(s) and production management.
• Implement character and object movements, expressions, and actions, ensuring consistency and believability.
• Ensure that animations are synchronized with sound and dialogue.
• Take ownership of assigned animation tasks, and manage time efficiently in order to meet quota requirements and deadlines.
• Continuously collaborate with the team to improve animation quality and workflow processes.
• Work closely with the Director(s) to address creative and technical notes in order to satisfy the creative goals of the project
• Follow naming conventions for assets and animation.
• Stay updated with industry trends, new techniques, and tools to enhance animation skills and knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned. 

WORK ETHICS AND EXPECTED CONDUCT

• Adhere to Titmouse policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate courtesy and cooperation with colleagues and external stakeholders, and demonstrate respect and a positive attitude throughout the workday.
• Demonstrate teamwork while taking initiative and assisting others to the best of your ability. 
• Properly organize your workspace, files, etc., to increase efficiency and accuracy and avoid unnecessary overtime.
• Understand instructions or ask for clarification in a clear and concise manner until the tasks are understood.
• Demonstrate reliability by arriving and leaving work on time, respecting lunch and break times, and limiting personal phone calls and socializing to break periods.
• Demonstrate behavior that supports the company's goal of providing a professional work environment and does not disrupt that environment.
• Perform your best during the workday.
• Respect the confidentiality of the company's financial, legal, and proprietary information.