Technical Clean-up Artist – Toom Boon Harmony

Animationclub; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative studio is seeking a talented Technical Clean-up Artist to join their dynamic team. This contract role involves bringing animations to life using Toon Boom Harmony, with a focus on clean, custom-rigged animation. The ideal candidate will work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain high artistic quality with minimal supervision. You'll collaborate closely with a creative team, ensuring consistency with the project's vision. If you're passionate about animation and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in clean, custom-rigged animation.
• Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony and rigging tools.
• Experience managing time and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute clean-up and ink & paint over hand-drawn animation.
• Follow reference materials accurately with attention to detail.
• Provide daily progress updates and collaborate with the creative team.

Skills

Toon Boom Harmony

2D Animation

Rigging

Animation Principles

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Animation

Degree in Fine Arts

Tools

Drawing Tablet

Windows 10/11

Mac OS

Job description

Technical Clean-up Artist – Toom Boon Harmony

Remote

Level: Mid level

Starting from 16 April

Job Description

“At Brazen Animation, we are a team of storytellers, artists, and innovators dedicated to creating captivating 2D animated stories that resonate with audiences worldwide.”

The studio prides itself on pushing the boundaries of creativity and technology to produce memorable characters, compelling narratives, and breathtaking visuals. They are currently looking for a talented and passionate Technical Clean-up Artist to join their dynamic team and bring their animations to life.

Job Summary:
They seek a skilled Technical Clean-up Artist specializing in Toon Boom Harmony for a contract role (estimated 3 months). The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in clean, custom-rigged animation (rigs not provided), works efficiently, meets daily milestones, and maintains high artistic quality with minimal supervision. The candidate must closely follow references and directions to ensure consistency with the project’s vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute clean-up, ink & paint over hand-drawn, rough animation using a mix of pegged and traditional techniques.
• Follow reference materials accurately and with attention to detail.
• Work independently to deliver tasks within deadlines.
• Provide daily progress updates for review and feedback.
• Collaborate with the creative team to align with the artistic vision and style.
• Adapt quickly to changes and incorporate feedback.
• Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony is required.
• Proven experience as a 2D Animator with a portfolio showcasing rigged and hand-drawn animation.
• Proficiency in rigging tools within Toon Boom Harmony, including cutters, masking, apply-peg-transformations, colour-overrides, and other nodes to create rigs for animation.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work on time.
• Strong understanding of animation principles, timing, and motion.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience managing time and meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to work remotely with a high-speed internet connection to Dallas-based virtual workstations.
• Speed test results: Visit https://www.speedtest.net/settings#, change server to 'Dallas, TX - SpectrumVoIP', and provide a screenshot of results.
• Personal machine OS (Windows 10/11, Mac, etc.)
• Drawing tablet make and model (e.g., WACOM PTH660)
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with remote workflows, a degree in Animation or Fine Arts, and knowledge of animation production processes.

Offer includes

Details based on interview outcomes.

Courses to Help You Join the Company

The Clean Up Animation Workshop is designed for aspiring clean-up artists to enhance their skills.

New students must submit a portfolio for review.

Learn to apply the 12 basic principles of animation, practice traditional 2D animation, and create engaging characters.

Focus on animating action scenes, designing characters, and creating dynamic shots.

Develop skills in 2D acting, bringing characters to life with emotion and expression, analyzing references, and creating authentic performances.