Job Description
Luces de Abril is a new feature-length project that needs talented artists to bring it to life. They are searching for a highly talented and experienced 2D Hand-Drawn Animator to join the team for the development phase. The ideal candidate possesses an exceptional artistic sensibility, a deep understanding of traditional animation principles, and a proven ability to bring characters to life through nuanced, subtle human performances. While their core need is for masterful hand-drawn animation, familiarity with Blender’s Greasepencil will be a significant asset.
Responsibilities
- Create high-quality 2D hand-drawn animation, focusing on bringing depth and authenticity to character performances. The animator’s work will define the animation style for the entire project.
- Specialize in animating subtle human expressions, gestures, and body language to convey complex emotions and internal thought.
- Work closely with the Director and Layout to ensure the animation aligns with the project’s vision and maintains artistic consistency.
- Iterate and refine animation based on feedback, maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure smooth integration of animation into the production pipeline.
- Manage time efficiently to meet production deadlines.
Location
Ideally, candidates based in Mexico are preferred. However, exceptions can be made for exceptional candidates with the right skill set and experience.
UPDATE (August 26 2025):
Luces de Abril are still on the lookout for talented 2D Animators to join them ASAP for their proof of concept.
Rough animation starting as soon as next week! 5 more spots to fill on the roster from rough anim to clean up!
Bonus points if you are confident with Greasepencil but not a requirement!
**Please note that we have an extremely limited number of spaces for talent outside of Mexico at this point.
Requirements
- Extensive professional experience as a 2D Hand-Drawn Animator on animated productions.
- A portfolio that clearly demonstrates exceptional skill in animating subtle human performances and expressive character acting.
- Strong understanding of traditional 2D animation principles, including timing, spacing, weight, anticipation, and follow-through.
- Excellent drawing skills, strong sense of anatomy, character design, and posing.
- Ability to interpret storyboards and animatics to create compelling character animation.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Bonus points: Familiarity and/or production experience with Blender's Greasepencil for animation. But not a requirement!
- Bonus points: Experience with clean-up and in-betweening.
- Bonus points: Background in traditional art and life drawing.
Offer includes
Salary
Based on interview results
