Animator

BRAVE Books; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Job summary

A creative educational firm in Conroe, TX is seeking an Animator to produce engaging visual content that aligns with their storytelling vision. The ideal candidate will have strong fundamentals in animation and be proficient in tools such as After Effects and Blender. Responsibilities include creating animations for various media and collaborating with creative teams. A commitment to quality and understanding of faith-based storytelling are preferred. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in animation, storytelling, timing, and motion.
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software like After Effects.
• Possess a strong work ethic and ability to take ownership of deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D and/or 3D animations for shows and digital content.
• Translate storyboards and scripts into polished animations.
• Collaborate with teams to refine animation quality.
• Ensure animations meet quality and brand standards.

Skills

Animation fundamentals

Proficiency in animation software

Ability to receive feedback

Strong work ethic

Tools

After Effects

Toon Boom

Blender

Maya

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Base pay range

$50,000.00/yr - $65,000.00/yr

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience Level: Entry-Level - Mid-Level

Reports To: Director of Product Development

About BRAVE Books

At BRAVE Books, we create faith- and values-based stories, TV shows, games, and resources that equip families to raise the next generation of courageous, truth-filled leaders. We publish bold, meaningful content every month—from picture books and graphic novels to TV series and more—all designed to captivate children and support parents in the battle for their kids’ hearts and minds.

About BRAVE Culture

At BRAVE Books, we’ve built a team of reliable, relentless high-performers who are loyal to the mission, driven to win, and selfless in execution. We hire individuals who show up hungry, take ownership, and grind with consistency — the kind of people who carry more than their share without needing the spotlight.

About the Role

We’re looking for a driven, detail-oriented Animator who can execute high-quality animations that align with BRAVE’s storytelling vision and brand standards. This role plays a critical part in producing engaging visual content that inspires, entertains, and reinforces values for kids and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 2D and/or 3D animations for shows, shorts, promos, and digital content.
• Translate storyboards, scripts, and creative direction into polished animation sequences.
• Collaborate with creative leadership and cross-functional teams to refine animation timing, pacing, and visual storytelling.
• Ensure all animation meets BRAVE’s quality, brand, and technical standards.
• Manage assigned tasks efficiently to meet production deadlines without sacrificing quality.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Strong animation fundamentals (timing, motion, composition, storytelling).
• Proficiency in industry-standard animation software (e.g., After Effects, Toon Boom, Blender, Maya, or similar).
• Ability to receive feedback with humility and implement revisions quickly.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and ownership of deliverables.
• An interest and understanding of how to use A.I. in the creative process.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience animating content for children or family audiences.
• Familiarity with faith- or values-based storytelling.
• Understanding of animation pipelines and production workflows.

Brave Books offers a competitive salary and regular additional incentives. Full-time employees will be eligible for a benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, PTO, and employee discounts.

We thank all applicants for their interest.

Location

Conroe, TX