Senior 2D Rough Animator

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 13 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 350 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.

Role Information: 

Glitch Productions is looking for a highly skilled and dedicated traditional Senior 2D Rough Animator (APAC timezone preferred) 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. In particular, we are focusing on experience with hitting the fluid motions and expressive (but somewhat grounded) acting seen in classic 90's anime such as Cowboy Bebop.

Your duties will include:

• Create accurate keypose layout and rough animation in ToonBoom Harmony and bring to tie-down stage, to be handed over to the clean-up team.

• Work to weekly quotas and deadlines set by our Production team.
• Take direction and apply notes from the Creative Director to elevate your work.
• Translating the show style & intent of the showrunner’s vision, into appealing, expressive, high-quality anime drawings and timings.
• Communicating effectively with Production Coordinators, updating them on your progress, so your work stays on track.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive team culture and promote good work practices.
• Help maintain confidentiality and security of project information.
• Contribute to relevant team meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Be available on Slack and email during working hours to stay connected.

A successful candidate will have:

• 3+ years of experience in 2D Anime animation credited as a Rough Animator.
• Anime draftsmanship and fine-tuned human anatomy skills.
• A proven history of producing solid, well-timed frame-by-frame 2D animation work.
• Experience with Toon Boom Harmony.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to help motivate and support junior artists, while working efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
• Familiarity with asset tracking tools like ShotGrid.

Bonus Skills:

• 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.
• 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. 

At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.

We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!