Animator, 2D

A Productions are looking for Toon Boom Harmony animators with proven experience in the animation industry to work with us on an exciting new 2D pre-school series based on the well-known and much-loved series of children’s books, ‘Maisy’, by Lucy Cousins.

A Productions is an award-winning animation studio based in central Bristol. Our success in creating engaging, original and award-winning content is made possible through the unique chemistry of the creative teams we build. This shared vision is underpinned by our focus on diversity and inclusion, staff wellbeing and ensuring an authentic voice across all our productions. Delivering a creative, inclusive work community that encourages collaboration, engagement and mutual trust at its core.

General Duties:

• To collaborate with the Animation Director and Lead Animator to ensure that animation content meets the expectations of quality, consistency and style required by the production
• To work together with the Animation Director and other members of the team to ensure shots are ready for review in a timely fashion prior to deadline
• Incorporate any technical fixes and creative and logistical feedback as requested

Essential skills and experience

• At least 1 year of proven experience of working as a Toon Boom animator in the television/film industry (broadcast series experience preferred)
• Must have accomplished observational skills, coupled with a strong understanding of key animation principles, in order to produce excellent character animation.
• Strong ability to focus, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of continuity
• Good communication skills and experience working in a team environment with the ability to communicate across platforms to produce finished animation

We actively encourage you to apply if you come from a group that is under represented in the TV industry. This includes, but is not limited to, Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, neurodivergent & disabled people and people from the LGBTQ+ community; those not in education, employment or training; under employed or people on zero hours contracts.

We are committed to equality of opportunity and are open to discussing flexible working hours.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.