Your role as an animator is to create final approved Animation according to a weekly quota as advised in your contract and as agreed with the animation director and communicated by your immediate supervisor. This role will also require you to work on polish/retakes. At Lighthouse studios we use Toon boom harmony as our main animation software

We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!

What you'll be doing

• Study the animation style of the production as well as the animation supervisor’s brief on the objectives of each scene
• Animate an assigned number of frames as per quota per week. Please note that quota can vary depending on difficulty and complexity of the assigned scene, which will be assessed by the production department and the relevant supervisor
• Follow the instructions of both the animation supervisor/lead and the production manager in order to meet creative standards and production deadlines
• Communicate any problems to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator
• Communicate progress of work to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator
• Ensure all notes/retakes are addressed as instructed maintaining the quality and style of the show
• Support junior crew members occasionally, as per supervisor's request
• Follow exact procedures set by Lighthouse Studios (i.e. file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines
• You may be asked to work on Animation Director’s Polish notes and Client Retake notes

The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.

What we're looking for

• 3+ years of Professional Studio experience as a Character animator
• Professional Experience working with Toon Boom Harmony Rigs
• Strong understanding of traditional 2D principles
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions
• Experience with Shotgrid/Flow is considered a plus