About The Role

We are looking for talented, motivated and enthusiastic Toonboom Harmony Animators to join our team on an exciting new 2D series here at Blue Zoo! 

Lead Toonboom Harmony Animators at Blue Zoo are fantastic storytellers and excellent motivators. 

Their day-to-day focuses on managing their team, delivering characterful animated performances, and maintaining production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. 

Our Lead Animators set an example within their team, are expert at both taking and giving feedback, and support the studio in pushing the boundaries of what TV animation is capable of. 

We are very happy to discuss flexible, hybrid and remote working options for all our vacancies. 

Due to the needs of this production, the successful candidate must be based in the UK.

Day to Day:

• Responsible for looking after a team of animators, and leading by example.
• Working with the animation director to help improve the storytelling of your team's shots. 
• Managing your time efficiently to meet the deadlines of your assigned shots.
• Making sure your work is communicating the story, ideas and acting choices clearly from blocking through to the final animation.
• Responding positively to, and acting on notes and feedback from your Director and Animation Director.
• Mentor and support juniors on your team.
• Report any positive or negative observations to your Production Manager and/or Animation Director.
• Communicate with other departments to solve any asset problems for you and your team.
• Help manage director notes and oversee completion across the team.

About You

Must Have:

• Previous experience in a Lead Animator role on a relevant production.
• Extensive experience in the Animation industry (preferably working on a series).
• Knowledge of body mechanics, posing and getting the best performance possible out of a character.
• An excellent understanding of Toon Boom Harmony.
• Ability to receive feedback and respond to direction positively.
• Great time management and prioritising skills.
• Interest in sharing your knowledge and skills with other team members .
• A team player and great collaborator mentality.
• Creative problem solving skills.
• Motivation and can set a positive example to the team.

Bonus Points:

• Life drawing skills
• Knowledge and skills in traditional hand-drawn animation to support the cut out animation workflow.