AUS-based Senior 2D Animation Director – Episodic Series in Melbourne

• Must be based in Australia with full working rights
• Seeking expression of interest for early 2027
• Episodic series / longform experience essential

The Animation Director leads the Animation team, providing creative and strategic direction throughout the production process within the Harmony software environment. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality, consistent animation that aligns with the project's artistic vision, with a primary focus on elevating character movement and performance across the production.

Skills/Experience

• 7+ years of experience working in 2D animation and 5+ years experience in a similar role.

• Strong understanding and demonstration of hand-drawn and/or rigged animation fundamentals.

• Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information and ideas.

• Consultative, collaborative, global working style.

• Strong time management and organisational skills, working effectively to deadlines.

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office Suite and Toon Boom Harmony

• Confident presentation and facilitation skills

• Able to lead a client-focused approach to deliver shows to their expected standards.

• Effective leadership and management of large teams.

• Written and verbal communication skills, ensuring that the necessary information is flowing across production and within the department.

• High degree of professionalism, maturity & initiative.