Animation Editor

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • $58,000 PA - $64,000 PA

Animation

Job Description

CatFace Animation is seeking a talented Animation Editor to join its growing team. This role involves shaping the flow and clarity of animated productions by building and maintaining editorial timelines from storyboard to final delivery. The editor will assemble animatics, integrate voice and sound elements, and guide content through multiple production stages, working closely with animation leadership. Strong technical editing skills, sharp storytelling instincts, and effective cross-departmental collaboration are essential for this position.

Good To Have:

Experience with project management or version control tools (e.g., Monday, Shotgrid)

Must Have:

Assemble, edit, and maintain editorial timelines for episodic animated content.
Create and refine animatics in collaboration with storyboard artists, including dialogue, sound effects, and temp music.
Incorporate director and creative feedback to ensure animatics serve as the blueprint for production.
Update editorial timelines with deliverables from layout, animation, and post-visualization departments.
Organize and manage editorial work files, naming conventions, and versioning.
Prepare and export audio and reference materials for downstream departments.
Participate in weekly creative reviews, contributing feedback on pacing, clarity, and workflow improvements.
Partner with production management to ensure deadlines are met and workflows remain efficient.
3+ years of experience editing for animated television, web series, or feature productions.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Strong understanding of animated storytelling, timing, cinematography, and composition.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across creative and production teams.
Familiarity with distribution platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.

Perks:

Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision health benefits
401(k) contribution
Flexible time off
Lunch, snacks and drinks provided in the office
Pets in the office once a month
Onsite fitness center
Learning Stipend

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CatFace is a YouTube entertainment company, home to a family of channels with over 25 million combined subscribers and an average of 300 million views per month. Our goal is to entertain our audience with fun, light-hearted narratives and entertaining content for general audiences. A vital component of our business is creating multiple unique stories every week in order to keep our audience engaged.

At CatFace Animation, we’re expanding our content built around the beloved core cast from our Minecraft videos—most notably our hit series MyStreet. Check out the links below to see samples of our work:

About the Job

We are seeking a talented Animation Editor to join our growing Animation team. In this role, you will shape the flow and clarity of our animated productions by building and maintaining editorial timelines from storyboard to final delivery.

Working closely with animation leadership, you will assemble animatics, integrate voice and sound elements, and guide content through multiple stages of production. This position requires strong technical editing skills, sharp storytelling instincts, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Please attach a cover letter explaining why you feel you would be a good fit for this position.

What You’ll Do

Assemble, edit, and maintain editorial timelines for episodic animated content.
Create and refine animatics in collaboration with storyboard artists, including dialogue, sound effects, and temp music.
Incorporate director and creative feedback to ensure animatics serve as the blueprint for production.
Update editorial timelines with deliverables from layout, animation, and post-visualization departments.
Organize and manage editorial work files, naming conventions, and versioning.
Prepare and export audio and reference materials for downstream departments.
Participate in weekly creative reviews, contributing feedback on pacing, clarity, and workflow improvements.
Partner with production management to ensure deadlines are met and workflows remain efficient.

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience editing for animated television, web series, or feature productions.
Proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.
Strong understanding of animated storytelling, timing, cinematography, and composition.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication and collaboration skills across creative and production teams.
Familiarity with distribution platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
Experience with project management or version control tools (e.g., Monday, Shotgrid) a plus.