Registration of Interest - Animation Director
At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” And we mean it - we put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.
We’re currently inviting Animation Directors to register their interest in joining our talented team at our Dublin Studio for a potential upcoming project. The successful candidate will ensure delivery of high-quality animation by directing animation teams both in-house and overseas at character animation level and scene by scene direction.
This role is anticipated to be a 12-month Fixed Term Contract, with a potential start date in early 2027. Please note that the role is subject to project greenlight and final approval.
Our studio operates on a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days per week required in the studio.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract. Applications will be reviewed following project approval, with shortlisted candidates contacted thereafter.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborating with the Director team to create the highest quality production within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.
- Establishing key character animation and animation bible for the entire production in collaboration with Director and Lead Animator.
- Ensuring high quality standard is maintained throughout animation production.
- Writing scene by scene animation notes for each episode animation launch from internal and external animation teams.
- Approving facial and character rigs with the Lead Rigger.
- Approving blend shapes and morphs for facial expressions.
- Attending calls with overseas teams and following up with notes.
- Leading animation launch and animation team meetings.
Key Requirements
Knowledge
- A strong animation sensibility.
- A good understanding of 3D animation processes.
Experience
- Animation Industry experience, preferably in CG animation for game, cinematics, TV, or film, credited as Lead Animator (or equivalent) on at least 2 series (desirable).
- Experience in creatively leading various levels of crew and artistic staff.
- Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff and management.
Technical skills
- Experienced in MAYA.
- Animation Qualification (desirable).