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2D FX Artist

Boulder Media Full-Time  Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 10 Nov 2023

Job Description

Boulder Media is on the lookout for 2D FX Artists. It is a full-time, specified-purpose role with hybrid working arrangements (i.e., remote and in-studio working). Multiple positions are available with start dates between January and March 2024. Successful candidates are required to be based in Ireland. The closing date for the applications is the 16th of November 2023.
About us
Established in 2000, Boulder Media has become one of Ireland’s largest animation studios. Combining our passion, expertise, and experience, we believe in the power of our creativity and our ability to deliver world-class animated entertainment experiences. Boulder has produced many great shows, including Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, The Amazing World of Gumball, El Tigre, Wander Over Yonder, My Little Pony: Pony Life, DC Super Hero Girls, Transformers Cyberverse, Danger Mouse, Cat Burglar, and the Netflix hit feature film – My Little Pony: A New Generation.
About our culture
Boulder Media is not only a very hard-working creative studio, but we also have a jam-packed social calendar. From celebrating the end of each show with wrap parties to our famous Halloween fancy dress and Christmas celebrations to bake-offs, table quizzes, dungeons & dragons, online and offline meet-ups, and sketch-ups. We put on cultural events to celebrate our international staff and make them feel at home, away from home. What makes Boulder Media special is the people that fill the studio and bring life to everything we do. Boulder is a family, a very nurturing and open space for all to come and be themselves and express who they are through creativity. We would love you to be part of our animation adventure!
About the role
The primary role of the 2D FX Artist is ensuring the Animation Director and FX Lead’s direction is being met from Animatic to Final Animation. The role involves animating with care and consideration and maintaining the required style and quality of animation while hitting deadlines.
Skills & Other Requirements
Key Responsibilities
  • Develop a clear understanding of the show being produced by watching the animatics and studying the provided reference material, which provides you with an understanding of the tone of the show.
  • Designing FX appropriate to the style of the show, keeping colour, scale, and technical specifications in mind throughout and in a timely manner.
  • Ensuring work files and folders are organised efficiently.
  • Follow all file naming conventions and set up all files in line with the established production system.
  • Utilise FX concepts and video libraries when creating new FX.
  • Identify and reuse existing effects where necessary.
  • Ensure work is completed on schedule and to production standards.
  • Review workload and communicate any issues to the FX Lead.
  • Complete retakes in a timely manner to the highest standard.
  • Propose and use creative solutions for FX that match the quality and expectations of the production.
  • As part of your continuous development, you are expected to keep up to date with the latest initiatives and developments in your area of expertise/role through such as (but not limited to) training, learning and development initiatives, and mentoring.
  • Any other duties company management may, from time to time, deem necessary and reasonably require.
What would we look for?
  • No prior experience is necessary. However, a showreel and portfolio that demonstrate your skills in animation will be required.
  • A strong grasp of the basic animation fundamentals.
  • Problem-solving Skills.
  • A great work ethic.
  • Solid drawing skills.
  • Be able to work to a weekly quota.
  • Be detail orientated.
  • Be able to work within/to a production schedule.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
What do we offer?
  • Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.
  • 21 days holidays per annum (pro rata).
  • An extra day off for Good Friday each year.
  • Time off for Christmas.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package.
  • Death-In-Service Benefit.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Vision/Eye Care.
  • Temporary Remote Work Abroad.
  • Various in-house social events such as Cake & Fruit Day, Screening nights, Games nights, to name a few.
Boulder Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All suitably qualified and eligible applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling Community.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at jobs@bouldermedia.tv to request accommodation.

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