Assistant Animator/In-Betweener/Clean-Up
Austin, Texas
Clean Up – C-Clean-up /
Full-Time /
Powerhouse has been trusted with some of the world’s most important brands: Castlevania, Masters of the Universe, Mickey Mouse, Marvel Comics, and DC Comics characters (to name a few). We are also well known for our work in video games and advertising. Having worked with brands like Old Spice, Devolver Digital, New Balance, Airship Syndicate, Coca Cola, Activision, Riot Games, and AMC, Powerhouse Animation offers a wide variety of creative services.
From pre-production tasks like character design and concept design to storyboards and animatics to final turn-key production of traditional animation, motion comics, and commercial animation, we are trusted to turn an idea into animated reality. As a service animation studio, we have worked in almost every style of traditional animation from gritty anime to feature animation to web-based cartoon animation.
We are at a fever pitch for animation and we are looking for the best talent to come and join our team.
Powerhouse Animation Studios is hiring for anAssistant Animator/In-Betweener/Clean-up Animators. Assistant Animators are expected to help with various aspects of animation production including cleanup/color, in-betweens, 2nd key animation, breakdowns, and model corrections. To be considered, artists must have strong draftsmanship, good understanding of anatomy and movement, a solid grasp of animation fundamentals and a good handle of anime-style work, similar to Castlevania. Experience in animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and Clip Studio is ideal.
Requirements
- Must demonstrate proficiency in the outlined style
- Relevant drawing experience and good draftsmanship skills
- Good understanding of movement and anatomy
- Thorough understanding of perspective
- Handling of in-between, breakdowns, and 2nd key animation
- Understanding of how to read and interpret animation charts is preferred
- Ability to bring rough animation to cleaned up and colored completion
- Ability to make model corrections / revisions to already animated shots
- The ability to work well within a team structure
- Strong time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task is a plus
- Working knowledge of Toon Boom Harmony and Clip Studio Paint
Responsibilities
- Complete all tasks within necessary deadlines
- Organize and work within the studio structure for file handling
- Bring tasks to completion and help with the exporting if necessary of completed scenes
- Communicate effectively with key animators, supervisors, and production staff
- Ensure all deadlines are met
- Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and saved
- Ensure all shipping materials are prepared and ready on time
- Be available for questions until your department’s shipment is complete
