About Elk Studios and the Project

We are on the lookout for Animators at all levels to join the growing team as we start production on an exciting new long form 2D animated series.  We are looking for a like minded and enthusiastic Animators to come onboard the already established crew. The show is a 2D Toon Boom Harmony series for BBC/WDR  based on a very well-known children's book property.  The crew will reach a capacity of approx 60 people for this show.

We are based on Bridge Street in Dundalk town centre and we are a hybrid studio; the full crew working 3 days a week in house (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remotely. We’ve chosen to work like this as we are a creative industry and need to come together in person to collaborate as a team and to work through any issues as they arise.  It’s a great way for all of us to upskill and learn from one another.  Being able to work from home 2 days a week, allows flexibility to our work/life balance.  Work Life balance is one of the guiding principles of our ethos, and we feel that the 3/2 day split goes some way in achieving this.

About The Role

We are looking for all levels of  Animator - Leads to Juniors to help build the animation team. Animators need a full understanding of the 2D animation process and have a great sense of timing and animation in general. They must be comfortable working in Toon Boom Harmony on a rigged show.

We are looking for all levels to build a full production team for this show.

Please see below some key must haves dependant on the level you are applying for 

Must Have:

• A showreel of previous work - Industry or personal

• Comfortable working on a 2D Rigged animation series

• Excellent knowledge of animation 

• Excellent communication skills, proactive and happy to liaise with a whole team of people.

• Must be eligible to work in the Republic of Ireland and located/ able to relocate to Ireland.

• Must be willing to work at least 3 days a week in the studio in Dundalk