Senior 2D Animator

📋 Description

• Transform storyboards into animated videos using assets provided by the illustration team in After Effects

• Collaborate with the episode development team to craft engaging and humorous stories

• Infuse personality and facial animations into our diverse cast of characters

• Ensure animation style consistency within the Huntress episode universe by referencing past episodes

• Maintain unique character animation consistency by referencing previous episodes

• Produce one animated episode per month (approx. 9 minutes) in coordination with the creative team

• Guide and support junior animators to help them improve their skills

• Offer creative input to enhance project storytelling and visual appeal

• Stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies for continuous growth

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficiency in Adobe After Effects and character animation

• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere is a bonus

• Strong grasp of Adobe Illustrator

• Skill in character rigging using After Effects

• Basic knowledge of the DUIK plugin for After Effects

• Demonstrated ability to create various walk cycles

• Ability to translate storyboard into video content

• Capability to inject humor directly into animations

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% remote work environment since establishment in 2015

• Generous paid time off policy, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans

• 401(k) with a 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution

• Life and Disability insurance plans

• Stock options for all full-time employees

• One-time $500 reimbursement for home office upgrades

• Annual allowance for education and professional development

• $75 USD/month digital reimbursement

• Access to the BetterUp platform for coaching and growth opportunities