Freelance Toon Boom Animator-YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios inc.; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Newscape Studios, Inc seeks Freelance Cutout / Rigged Character Animators skilled in Toon Boom Harmony. Candidates should have strong draftsmanship, animation fundamentals, and a portfolio demonstrating rigged character work. This is a remote/independent contractor role with a fast-paced pipeline.

The team values ability to adapt to multiple styles, deliver 2.5 minutes per week, and meet project deadlines with organized workflow and clear communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Toon Boom Harmony experience.
• 1+ years of studio production experience.
• Animators must adapt to a variety of styles.
• Must be able to work as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Keep an organized workflow balancing quality and output.
• Produce ~25 shots per week (2.5 minutes).A0
• Provide expert cutout/rigged animation in Toon Boom Harmony.
• Navigate Toon Boom Harmony node view and tools.
• Perform light compositing (lighting and some effects).
• Complete revisions by deadlines from lead.
• Create assets, poses, and drawing subs with strong draftsmanship.
• Perform simple to moderate frame-by-frame/hand animation.

Skills

Toon Boom Harmony

Adaptability to styles

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony (node view)

Job description

Job Summary

Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.

We are looking to add Freelance Cutout / Rigged Character Animators in Toon Boom Harmony to our team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Animation fundamentals, using Toonboom Harmony along with their node systems as well strong draftmanship.

Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Keep an organized and efficient workflow that balances quality and output needs.
• Responsible for approximately 25 shots / 2 and half minutes of animation per week.
• Expert level cutout/rigged character animation in Toon Boom Harmony
• Navigation of and clear understanding of Toon boon node view and tools
• Light compositing work in Harmony (lighting and some effects)
• Complete revision by deadline provided by lead
• Strong draftmanship creating assets, poses and drawing subs
• Simple to Moderate level frame by frame / hand animation

Qualifications and Skills

• 2+ years required experience with Toon Boom Harmony
• 1+ years of studio production experience
• Animators must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
• Must be able to work as part of a team
• Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
• Communicate effectively
• Great listening skills
• Great time management skills
• Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
• Strong attention to detail and consistency

Compensation

• Competitive base pay of: $880 per production week
• This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
• Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.