Job description
Job Summary
Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.
We are looking to add Freelance Cutout / Rigged Character Animators in Toon Boom Harmony to our team. Candidates must have substantial knowledge of Animation fundamentals, using Toonboom Harmony along with their node systems as well strong draftmanship.
Animation channels to match style of:
Responsibilities and Duties:
Keep an organized and efficient workflow that balances quality and output needs.
Responsible for approximately 25 shots / 2 and half minutes of animation per week.
Expert level cutout/rigged character animation in Toon Boom Harmony
Navigation of and clear understanding of Toon boon node view and tools
Light compositing work in Harmony (lighting and some effects)
Complete revision by deadline provided by lead
Strong draftmanship creating assets, poses and drawing subs
Simple to Moderate level frame by frame / hand animation
Qualifications and Skills:
2+ years required experience with Toon Boom Harmony
1+ years of studio production experience
Animators must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
Must be able to work as part of a team
Strong literacy with written, verbal and storyboard notes
Communicate effectively
Great listening skills
Great time management skills
Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
Strong attention to detail and consistency
Demo Reel/ Portfolio is required to be considered.
Compensation:
Competitive base pay of: $880 per production week
This is a remote / work from home, Independent Contractor Position.
Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.