EOI - 2D Animation Directors

Princess Bento; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Princess Bento is seeking an Animation Director based in Australia to lead the Animation team and set the creative direction for longform projects using Toon Boom Harmony. The role requires a deep background in 2D animation, hand-drawn and rigged techniques, and a proven track record leading large teams toward consistently high-quality output.

You will collaborate with production leadership, manage deadlines, and present to clients with confidence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in 2D animation and 5+ years in a similar leadership role.
• Strong understanding and demonstration of hand-drawn and/or rigged animation fundamentals.
• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and ideas.
• Consultative, collaborative, global working style.
• Strong time management and organisational skills, working effectively to deadlines.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite and Toon Boom Harmony.
• Confident presentation and facilitation skills
• Able to lead a client-focused approach to deliver shows to their expected standards.
• Effective leadership and management of large teams.
• Written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that the necessary information is flowing across production and within the department.
• High degree of professionalism, maturity & initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Animation team ensuring high-quality, consistent animation across productions within the Harmony software environment.
• Provide creative and strategic direction throughout production to elevate character movement and performance.
• Oversee client-facing delivery to meet shows to their expected standards.
• Ensure clear communication across production and within the animation department.
• Demonstrate professionalism, initiative, and strong leadership in a dynamic, global workflow.

Skills

2D animation

Hand-drawn fundamentals

Rigged animation

Team leadership

Client-facing

Time management

Presentation skills

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Must be based in Australia with full working rights

• Seeking expression of interest for early 2027

• Episodic series / longform experience essential

The Animation Director leads the Animation team, providing creative and strategic direction throughout the production process within the Harmony software environment. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality, consistent animation that aligns with the project's artistic vision, with a primary focus on elevating character movement and performance across the production.

Skills/Experience

• 7+ years of experience working in 2D animation and 5+ years experience in a similar role.

• Strong understanding and demonstration of hand-drawn and/or rigged animation fundamentals.

• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and ideas.

• Consultative, collaborative, global working style.

• Strong time management and organisational skills, working effectively to deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite and Toon Boom Harmony

• Confident presentation and facilitation skills

• Able to lead a client-focused approach to deliver shows to their expected standards.

• Effective leadership and management of large teams.

• Written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that the necessary information is flowing across production and within the department.

• High degree of professionalism, maturity & initiative.