Rough Animation Artist

14 Hours ago • 2 Years + • Animation

Job Summary

Job Description

Cartoon Saloon, an award-winning animation studio based in Kilkenny, Ireland, is seeking a Rough Animation Artist for a new feature film. The role involves producing animation in TVPaint, bringing it to the tie-down stage for the clean animation department. Responsibilities include creating animation using posing and layout, addressing problems, communicating progress to supervisors and managers, adhering to project style and continuity, and completing revisions. The artist will work collaboratively with the team, follow workflow structures, and deliver technically sound files. This position requires strong drawing skills, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and excellent organizational and communication skills.

Must have:

Minimum 2 years of 2D feature film/TV series rough animation experience
Strong drawing skills
Skilled at creating poses using TV Paint
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Strong team player
Ability to work collaboratively and efficiently

Good to have:

Knowledge of asset tracking and database software (e.g., Shotgrid)

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Job Details

Company Description

Cartoon Saloon, established in 1999 by Paul Young, Tomm Moore, and Nora Twomey, is a world renowned animation studio with five Academy Award® and two Golden Globe® nominations and many award wins including BAFTA® and Emmy®. Located in Kilkenny, Ireland, the studio produces brave and beautiful shorts, feature films, and TV series. Cartoon Saloon is the founder and host of Kilkenny Animated, an annual festival of visual storytelling incorporating exhibitions, talks and performances celebrating the creativity of the animation craft.

Position

Producing animation in TVPaint and bring to tie-down stage, to be handed over to the clean animation department
Animation will be created using posing, layout & model sheet pack
Address any problems and communicate progress of work to the Animation Supervisor, Production Manager and Production Coordinator
Work closely with Animation Supervisor to complete assignments and meet your weekly quota and deadlines as assigned by the Production Crew
Ability to closely follow the brief provided by Animation Supervisor
Ability to take direction and respond well to notes from Animation Supervisor
Ensuring all animation closely represents and is true to the style & direction of the project
Ensuring consistency and continuity per established artwork
Completion of creative and technical revisions as requested by the Animation Supervision in addition to the quota
Adhering to the work flow structure of the project as requested by the Director, Art Director (s) and Animation Supervisor , including a clean and orderly delivery of assets
Open to share with the team processes and assets that could help with continuity and productivity
To work cohesively within a team environment ensuring high levels of communication at all times
To work under the supervision and guidance of the Animation Supervisor and Production Manager
To work with relevant Production Coordinator/s to ensure the status of your work is known, allowing them to track the progression of assets
To deliver technically clearly named and well layered files following established protocol, ensuring that all levels inside TV Paint are labelled accordingly using the established naming conventions
To attend departmental kick-off meetings and reviews as needed
Work according to the expected schedule
Address any problems and communicate progress of work to the Supervisor and Coordinator
Maintain effective communication with all crew members
Promote a good work ethic and positive atmosphere within the team
Assist in keeping information relation to the projects confidential and secure
Attend and contribute to relevant meetings and trainings as needed
Be available on Google Chat and by emails during working hours
This list is not exhaustive and might be complemented by reasonable and related tasks that are requested of you

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience of 2D feature film/ high quality TV Series work experience as a Rough Animator is required
Highly motivated and enthusiastic artist with strong drawing skills
Skilled at creating poses using TV Paint
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ensure quality and style consistency with project
Ability to meet deadlines as established by production management
Ability to multitask and prioritise
Strong team player, capable of motivating and leading teams with enthusiasm
An ability to work collaboratively & efficiently in a fast paced quality driven team
Knowledge of asset tracking and database software (such as Shotgrid) is a distinct advantage

Other information

Cartoon Saloon is an equal opportunities employer. Diversity and Inclusion are core to who we are, and we recognise the great value each one of us brings to the team. If you require an accommodation due to a disability with your application or recruitment process, please contact jobs@cartoonsaloon.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best as we can.

Please note this position requires the candidate to work full time in-house in Kilkenny, Ireland.

Please note that Testing can be a part of our selection process. If you reach that stage we will give you further details

Closing date for applications for this position is Friday 4th July at 5pm .