Junior 2D Compositor

About The Role

Our Junior 2D Compositors are wonderful visual storytellers. They help to define the mood, atmosphere and depth of our narratives, and highlight the charming details of our characters, props and environments.

As a Junior 2D Compositor you will be collaborating with our directors and supervisors to composite and complete the final look of the show.

Please note: This opportunity is a short term role, due to start late September 2024.

Day To Day

• Level & composite characters onto finished backgrounds
• Apply FX, parallax & multiplane motion to enhance finished scenes
• Apply lighting, shading and colour effects to help boost the visual appeal of a scene when requested
• Follow the proper naming conventions established by the production pipeline
• Ability to work collaboratively, as well as independently
• An appreciation of accuracy and pay close attention to detail
• Work diligently and efficiently to meet production deadlines
  
  

About You

Must Have:

• Good knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony’s composition tools & workflow
• Portfolio should show an aptitude for: composition, colour, perspective & motion
• Professional communication skills, able to take artistic direction & work within a production schedule
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working on Kids TV
• Experience in compositing on an animated production
• Experience with After Effects
• Strong experience using Photoshop
• Familiar navigating rigged Harmony assets
  
  

About Us

We are Brighton Zoo! The marriage of Plug-In Media & Blue Zoo - a brand new animation studio by the sea, designed for a new era of kid’s digital content.

We are going through an exciting period of growth and are building a studio that is full of amazingly talented, happy artists & production crew, making work they are proud of, which in turn makes a small contribution to a happier world. Brighton Zoo believes that a healthy balance in our lives - whatever our situation - is key to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We offer flexible working to support this.

What We’ve Got For You (Benefits)

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Online wellbeing programme
• Christmas Closing Period
• Free Sandwich or Soup Thursdays!
  
  

Social events throughout the year including the odd beach BBQ & an annual trip to Brighton Fringe Festival

Brighton Zoo is committed to creating and nurturing an inclusive studio that promotes and values diversity and invites everyone to ‘bring their whole selves’ to work. We believe that companies that truly embrace and value diversity, and create an environment where everyone from any background can do their best work, are better companies.

To be engaged our people have to feel included and valued. We work hard to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is embedded in the way we work, not just an initiative. We strive to engender a studio community that feels a deep sense of pride and commitment that transcends any role, department or level and works together to produce excellent and engaging work.

Desired Skills and Experience

Series

• TV, 2D Skills
• ToonBoom Harmony, Key Personnel Titles
• Director, Levels
• Junior, Levels
• Senior, Background
• Photoshop