2d Animator

Sydney, NSW, USA | Full-Time | Flexible Work Arrangement

**About us**:
Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 10 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our latest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 300 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.

**Job Information**:
Glitch Productions is looking for a highly skilled and dedicated 2D Animator to join our team. This role will see you collaborating with our 2D Team to create high quality animation, helping to bring our upcoming 2D animated show to life.

**Your duties will include**:

- 2D animation with a focus on strong, communicative poses and scene composition. Emphasis on character animation; effects, mechanisms, props, among other sorts of animation may also be included.
- Translating the show director’s vision, intent, and project goals into appealing drawings and timings.
- Organizing and preparing project files and other animation assets for smooth transfer between clean-up and compositing departments.
- A proven history of producing solid, well-timed 2D animation work.
- Thorough familiarity with their own choice of animation software, preferably Toon Boom Harmony.
- Ability to maintain a high level of quality and meet standards outlined by directors and leads.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

**Bonus Skills/Attributes**:

- Experience with any of the following:

- Storyboarding
- Character/environmental design
- Compositing
- Editorial

**What We Offer**
- A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
- A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
- A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
- Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
- Relocation assistance for workers wishing to move to Sydney.
- Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
- Paid for gym memberships.
- Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
- A diverse team that values independent input and career development.

**Our values**
Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values:
**Passion**: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.

**Innovation**: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.

**Teamwork**: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.

**Integrity**: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.