At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it — we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

We are currently looking for an Animation Director to join our talented team here at our Dublin Studio. The successful candidate will ensure delivery of high-quality animation by directing animation teams both in-house and overseas at character animation level and scene by scene direction.

This is a Fixed-Term, 12 month contract based in our Dublin Studio.

Please note that our studio operates on a hybrid model, with two days per week required in the studio.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Director team to create the highest quality production within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.
• Establishing key character animation and animation bible for the entire production in collaboration with Director and Lead Animator.
• Ensuring high quality standard is maintained throughout animation production.
• Writing scene by scene animation notes for each episode animation launch from internal and external animation teams.
• Approving facial and character rigs with the Lead Rigger.
• Approving blend shapes and morphs for facial expressions.
• Attending calls with overseas teams and following up with notes.
• Leading animation launch and animation team meetings.

Key Requirements

Knowledge

• A strong animation sensibility.
• A good understanding of 3D animation processes.

Experience

• Animation Industry experience, preferably in CG animation for game, cinematics, TV, or film, credited as Lead Animator (or equivalent) on at least 2 series (desirable).
• Experience in creatively leading various levels of crew and artistic staff.
• Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff and management.

Technical skills

• Experienced in MAYA.
• Animation Qualification (desirable).

1-year contract. EU candidates only.