Character Animators (senior, mid & junior)

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Animation

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Job Description

Character Animators (Senior, Mid & Junior) needed for a stop-motion style TV special for the BBC. The project is a fixed-term contract running from February 1st, 2025 to June 30th, 2025. The role is remote-friendly, with a preference given to South African applicants. Applicants must clearly specify the level (Senior, Mid, or Junior) they are applying for. Responsibilities will include creating compelling character animation within the stop-motion style for the TV special. Specific tasks will vary based on experience level.
Must have:
  • Experience in character animation
  • Stop motion animation skills
  • Proficiency in relevant software
  • Ability to meet deadlines
Good to have:
  • Experience working with the BBC
  • Experience in a similar project
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We're looking to hire character animators (senior, mid and junior) for an exciting new stop motion style TV special for the BBC. 

Contract Date: 1st February to 30th June 2025

Remote friendly

Preference will be given to SA applicants

Please clearly specify which level you are applying for.

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About The Company

Releasing in 2023:

Aau's Song (A short film in the Star Wars: Visions 2 series. On Disney+)

Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes (A series on Disney Junior/Disney +)

Supa Team 4 (Releasing on Netflix 20th June)

Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (Anthology of short films for Disney+)


Completed:

Seal Team (An original feature film, 2021)

The Snail and the Whale (Animation services for Magic Light Pictures, 2019)

Zog (Animation services for Magic Light Pictures, 2018)

The Highway Rat (Animation services for Magic Light Pictures, 2017)

Roald Dahl's Revolting Rhymes (Animation services for Magic Light Pictures, 2016)

Stick Man (Animation services for Magic Light Pictures, 2015)

Khumba (An original feature film, 2013)

Adventures in Zambezia (An original feature film, 2012)

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