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ToonBoom Harmony Animator (Experienced)

Blue Zoo Animation Studio

England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

ToonBoom Harmony Animator (Experienced)

1 Month ago • All levels • Animation

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Job Description

Blue Zoo seeks an experienced ToonBoom Harmony Animator to create punchy, comedic animation. Responsibilities include completing key poses, breakdown drawings, in-betweens, and final animation, adhering to storyboards and director feedback. Collaboration with the animation team and junior animators is key. Strong animation and acting skills, ToonBoom Harmony expertise, and understanding of animation principles are essential. The role offers flexible working options (hybrid/remote) but requires UK-based candidates.

Must have:

Strong animation & acting skills
ToonBoom Harmony expertise
Good graphic design knowledge
Understanding of animation principles
Ability to take direction & feedback
Teamwork & communication skills
Meet production deadlines

Good to have:

Traditional hand-drawn animation skills
Cut-out animation workflow knowledge

Perks:

Flexible working
Inclusive shorts programme
Social events
Employee feedback programme
Comprehensive benefits package
Online wellbeing programme
Profit share (after 2+ years)

About The Role

Our Toonboom Harmony animators are fantastic storytellers. Their day-to-day focuses on punchy comedic timing, charming acting choices, and production deadlines, whilst meeting that all important brief from our Directors and Clients. How we animate is an essential part of what makes us Blue Zoo, so we’re looking for animators who can work productively, take direction and feedback, and join us 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:

Reporting to the Animation team lead, as 2D Animator you are responsible for completing the main storytelling poses.
Using the storyboard as a guide, you will be completing the animation for assigned sequences.
Responsible for taking the approved characters/props for assigned scenes and positioning them in the key poses for animating.
Creation of breakdown drawings and adding in all the in-betweens
Animating any additional settles and follow-through needed to polish.
Finalising the animation including any clean-up and colour
Working closely with the Animation team Lead and Animation Director on assigned scenes, paying close attention to hook-ups, character personalities, staging, timing, and appropriate acting choices.
Incorporating all notes from the Animation Director, while working collaboratively with other animators under a strict schedule.
Supporting more junior members of your team by openly sharing knowledge.

About You

Must Have:

Animation and acting skills, combined with a good sense of graphic design
Good working knowledge of relevant graphics, animation, cut out animation and compositing software, including specifically ToonBoom (training can be provided in-house)
Good understanding of the principles of animation and film-making
Knowledge of drawing and structure
Be able to manage relevant aspects of production
Self-motivation
Ability to take direction and willing to address constructive feedback
Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues
Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently
An appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail
Ability to deliver on schedule, working calmly and efficiently under pressure

Bonus Points:

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

About Us

Blue Zoo is a leading animation studio in the UK, with a world-class reputation as the go-to place for creating bold, fun and characterful animation. Established in London in 2000, the studio has grown to become the largest dedicated CG animation studio in the UK, picking up a shelf full of BAFTAs, an Annie and an Emmy along the way!

We couldn’t be prouder that Blue Zoo is the first major animation studio in the world to receive We’ve been independently certified by B Lab, a non-profit organisation who award the B Corp certification. The certification verifies companies who are working to improve the lives of employees as well as industries as a whole. The certification process involves over 170 rigorous metrics to improve the lives of our staff, customers, suppliers, and the local community, ensuring we are not just saying we are ethical with empty gestures, but independently evidencing it.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Blue Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.

We look for people who have expertise, enthusiasm and are motivated to make things better. You’ll work alongside a talented and diverse group of people who respect each other's differences and seek to understand and embrace fresh perspectives.

What we’ve got for you:

Winner of Best Places to Work in TV 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024.
Inclusive self-funded shorts programme.
Many fun in person and remote social events throughout the year.
Bi-monthly employee feedback and engagement programme.
Comprehensive benefits package, including loads of discounts and offers.
Online wellbeing programme.
Profit share (for employees who have been with us for 2+ years).

Blue Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

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Celebrating over 20 years of Blue Zoo! We’re one of the UK’s leading animation studios with an enviable client list and a shelf full of BAFTAs for our trademark CG character animation. We’ve produced some of the most well-loved kids shows on TV, memorable commercials, and our animated shorts are rapidly gaining recognition for artistry and innovation.

Our passion for our craft and storytelling in the most engaging way has always been at the core of what we do, and that integrity has earned us a worldwide reputation for creating brilliant animation for broadcast, commercials and digital content.