Job Description
Role: Animator/2D Artist

Monkeystack are recruiting for the upcoming production of 2D adult animated series, YOLO: Rainbow Trinity. (Michael Cusack’s creation for Adult Swim).

The Animator/2D Artist will be integral to creating high quality 2D animation. It is a key requirement of this role to be a proficient illustrator / animator and have a good understanding of key phases of a 2D animation pipeline. Hand drawn animation techniques (non-rigged) will be completed primarily in Adobe Animate, so a strong understanding of the software is essential.

It is expected they will have a keen eye for detail, be able to critically assess their own work, and be able to take instruction and action feedback effectively. The Animator/2D Artist must be a genuine team player who is prepared to work in a fast-paced studio with strict animation quotas and deadlines. It is expected the Animator/2D Artist will assist management by educating junior staff wherever possible.

Key tasks to be performed include:

• 2D Character Animation
• 2D Art for Props and Backgrounds
• 2D Illustration
• 2D Effects Animation
• Motion Graphics / Kinetic Typography
• Compositing and Post-FX
• Editing and Output Deliveries
• Maintaining asset registers and task logging
• Assisting / educating Junior Animators where required

Other Tasks may Include:

• Storyboarding and Pre-Production
• General office duties and any other duties the employer may assign to you, having regard to your skills, training and experience

Specific Role Skills:

• 2+ years’ experience as an Animator/2D Artist
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Animate
• Excellent understanding of the 2D animation pipeline
• Good understanding of Adobe After Effect and Photoshop
• Good level of proficiency of animation pre-production including storyboarding
• Good level proficiency in managing animation assets for relevant animation pipelines
• Ability to adapt to industry developments and new Company directions
• Good understanding of optimisation and delivery of video and image file formats
• Sufficient generalist skills to perform support tasks for other key artists when required

General Skills and Personal Qualities:

• Be computer literate and have good IT troubleshooting skills
• Be patient and able to concentrate for long periods while maintaining attention to detail
• Have strong communication and organisation skills
• Work well as part of a team and on your own initiative
• Be able to take direction and critical feedback from senior staff and clients
• Be able to follow a brief
• Work well under pressure and to strict quotas and deadlines
• Help Monkeystack to maintain a clean and organised work environment
• Be a brand ambassador for Monkeystack

The Animator/2D Artist position is a short-term contract (8-14 weeks) with a start-date planned for early-July 2024. The role is at a full-time equivalent hours working onsite at our studios in Adelaide.

Preferred candidates will be South Australia-based and able to work onsite in our studio. However, we may consider applicants with exceptional experience from elsewhere in Australia.
Applicants must be able to work in Australia (as a citizen, resident or with an appropriate work visa). We are unable to offer sponsorship for visas or relocation.

Applications close 31^st of May 2024.

To apply for the Animator/2D Artist role:

• Include the Position Title and your full name in the subject line.
• Applications must include your contact details and location, a cover letter, CV and a link to your portfolio/showreel.
• We ask that attachments are received either as .doc, .dox or .pdf files.

Applications to be sent to .