Junior 2D Animator for A Productions

AnimationClub; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A Productions is seeking a Junior 2D Animator to join their team on a new 2D preschool series. The role involves collaborating with the Animation Director and senior animators to deliver high-quality animation content within deadlines.

You should have experience with Toon Boom Harmony, a solid grasp of timing, spacing, and other animation fundamentals, and good communication to work with the team. This is a fixed-term, full-time position in the UK with in-house preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with Toon Boom Harmony.
• Strong understanding of timing and spacing in animation.
• Attention to continuity and detail.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Animation Director and senior animators to maintain quality, consistency, and style.
• Ensure shots are ready for review in a timely fashion before deadlines.
• Incorporate technical, creative and logistical feedback as requested.

Skills

Toon Boom Harmony

Observation skills

Timing & spacing

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Toon Boom Harmony

Job description

Position: Junior 2D Animator
Hours: 37.5 hours, Mon – Fri, flexible working options available
Contract: Fixed term
Pay: £540 – £600 p/w (£28,080 – £31,200 per annum)
Start Date: 11th January 2027
End Date: 28th July 2028
Location: Full time, in-house preferred. (UK based remote applications will be considered)
Eligibility: You must be eligible to work in the UK
Benefits – See their website for details

A Productions are looking for a Junior 2D Animato"r to work with them on an exciting new 2D pre-school series.

Responsibilities:

• To collaborate with the Animation Director and other more senior animators to ensure that animation content meets the expectations of quality, consistency and style required by the production
• To work together with the Animation Director and other members of the team to ensure shots are ready for review in a timely fashion prior to deadline
• Incorporate any technical fixes and creative and logistical feedback as requested

Skills and experience

• Some previous experience of using ToonBoom Harmony
• Must have strong observational skills, coupled with a good understanding of key animation principles (e.g. spacing and timing) in order to produce excellent character animation.
• Strong ability to focus, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of continuity
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others to produce finished animation
• Some previous experience of using ToonBoom Harmony
• Must have strong observational skills, coupled with a good understanding of key animation principles (e.g. spacing and timing) in order to produce excellent character animation.
• Strong ability to focus, attention to detail and an understanding of the importance of continuity
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with others to produce finished animation

What courses might help youto get intothe company

Master the exact workflow used in professional animation pipelines by learning the timeless 12 basic principles of animation. From timing, spacing, and volume control to easing in and out, and so much more. We will go over everything you need to understand about animation in just 3 months.
By the end you'll have created your first portfolio-ready animated shots

Jump into developing dynamic character animation by building strong foundations in walk cycles, posing, and design, then progressing into action shots, perspective, and movement in space. You’ll refine weight, rhythm, and staging, and finish by assembling a polished demo reel that showcases your character in motion.
New students are required to submit animation samples for review before joining.

In this course, you’ll focus on character acting in 2D animation, learning how to bring emotion and personality into your work. You’ll develop expressive performances by studying references and analyzing character emotions then translating them into believable movement.
You’ll go beyond mechanics and learn how to create authentic, engaging performances that connect with the audience.
New students are required to submit animation samples for review before joining.