2D Harmony Animator for Brown Bag Animation

Job Description

Job Description:

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We love animation.” In fact, we love it so much we trademarked it! ‘We Love Animation™.’ That means we put our artists at the heart of everything we do! We are looking for artists to join our team who share our vision and will bring with them a passion for creating high quality content.  

Purpose: Why you’re here at Brown Bag Films
• To create characterful and entertaining animation that meets or exceeds Animation Director and Client expectations and schedule.
Delivery: What you produce
• Character and asset animation quota.

Measurements: How we measure it
• Animated output meeting requirements within scope and Production schedule
• Feedback from Head of Animation, Animation Director, Production & Director
• Development response to notes and feedback.

Key Responsibilities

• Producing animated quota up to the expectations of the Animation Director.
• Assessing the Leica Reel/Storyboards, Animation Director launch notes and bringing
creative/characterful ideas and solutions to further elevate scene.
• Seeking to understanding Director and Animation Director intent to maintain the animation style.
• Tracking episode progress to maintain schedule and communicating with Supervisor regarding any issues.
• Revising animation output based on blocking, animation and revision notes.
• Collaborating with Supervisor and Animation Director regarding any creative or technical challenges (continuity, missing assets, scene discrepancies, etc.)

Note: Applicants need to be legally eligible to work in Ontario.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of character performance and animation principals.
• Considerable appreciation of how animation software applications are applied to animation production.
• Experience on long-form Film/TV animation productions (desirable).
• Experience with asset tracking systems & workflow management software (e.g., Shotgrid).
• Forecasting workflow.
• Skills in rigging (desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, in particular Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.
• Portfolio demonstrating a diverse range of styles, (incorporating understanding of graphic, illustrative and comic book art favorable)
  
  

Offer includes

• Great work environment we offer first-rate health + dental benefits, summer hours, paid Health and Wellness Days, vacation periods that multiply with tenure, and more!
• You will benefit from a competitive compensation package, interesting work and a fun/supportive work environment.