Experienced Toon Boom 2D Animation artist for Undisclosed Production
We are now on the hunt for experienced Animators to work on an undisclosed kids tv show. We are looking for people who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners.
Start date as soon as possible, contract ending 11 December 2026
PLEASE NOTE: For this role, candidates may work either from our Kilkenny studio or remotely within the Republic of Ireland, there is no option to work freelance from outside of Ireland
About the role
Your role as an animator is to create the final approved Rigged 2D Animation in Toon Boom Harmony according to a weekly quota as advised in your contract and as agreed with the animation director and communicated by your immediate supervisor and occasionally working on retakes.
We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in!
What you'll be doing
- Study the animation style of the production as well as the animation supervisor’s brief on the objectives of each scene.
- Animate an assigned number of frames as per quota per week, comprising multiple passes and approval by the animation supervisor/lead and animation director. Please note that quota can vary depending on difficulty and complexity of the assigned scene, which will be assessed by the production department and the relevant supervisor
- Follow the instructions of both the animation supervisor/lead and the production manager in order to meet creative standards and production deadlines
- Communicate any problems to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator
- Communicate progress of work to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator
- Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in animation work and that all notes/retakes are added
- Support junior crew members occasionally, as per supervisor's request
- Follow exact procedures set by Lighthouse Studios (i.e. file naming and storage) according to the production's guidelines
The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.
What we're looking for
- 3+ years of Professional Studio experience as a Character animator
- Professional Experience working with Toon Boom Harmony Rigs
- Strong understanding of traditional 2D principles
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
- Attention to detail and ability to find solutions
- Experience with Shotgrid/Flow is considered a plus
What we'll offer you
When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities.
The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members.
In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but for years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more!
If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for? Apply now!
Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please email HR@lighthousestudios.ie and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.