Job Description
Role: Effects 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 Effects Animator/2D Artist will be integral to creating high quality 2D animated effects 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.

Reporting to the Lead Animator for each episode, the Effects Animator/2D Artist will be responsible for planning and animating all special effects, matching the visual style of the production. Hand drawn animation techniques (non-rigged) will be completed primarily in Adobe Animate, but there will be some work in Adobe After Effects, so a strong understanding of both programs is highly desirable. As the demand for Effects varies throughout the production, the Effects Animator/2D Artist will be expected to move onto general animation duties, so 2D character animation experience 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 Effects 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.

Key tasks to be performed include:

• 2D Effects Animation
• Motion Graphics / Kinetic Typography
• Compositing and Post-FX
• 2D character Animation
• Editing and output deliveries
• Maintaining asset registers and task logging

Other tasks may include:

• 2D Art for Props and Backgrounds
• 2D Illustration
• Storyboarding and Pre-Production
• Assisting / Educating Junior Animators where required
• 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 Effects Animator/2D Artist
• Excellent knowledge of Adobe Animate
• Excellent understanding of the 2D animation pipeline
• Good understanding of Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Good level of proficiency in animation pre-production including storyboarding
• Good level of 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 Effects 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 31st of May 2024.

To apply for the Effects 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, specifying which effects elements you have created.
• Please have attachments as either as .doc, .dox or .pdf files.

Applications to be sent to .