Triggerfish Animation Studios is hiring

Lead Character Animator (UK)

Lead
Freelance
Remote Work

Leads the animation team in creating expressive, story-driven character performances that align with the film’s creative vision. Works closely with the Animation Director to establish animation style, quality benchmarks, and workflow standards. Provides feedback, mentorship, and technical guidance to animators, ensuring consistency, appeal, and emotional clarity across all character performances. 


This position is open from 5th January 2026


Triggerfish values a diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

This position is only open to applicants with the right to work in the UK, and we encourage applicants from all regions of the UK.


NB: If you are not resident in the UK, please do not apply as your application will not be considered for this job.

Emmy winning and Oscar nominated animation studio.
Mifa Animation Industry Award winner at Annecy 2021.
Third feature film Seal Team now showing on Netflix.
In production: Mama K’s Team 4 tv series with Netflix, Kizazi Moto anthology series & Kiya tv series with Disney+.
25 years young!
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