Flickerpix, Trainee Junior Animator

COMPANY PLACEMENT - FLICKERPIX: TRAINEE JUNIOR ANIMATOR 

Flickerpix is a multi award-winning animation production company based in Northern Ireland. We are a creatively driven animation studio and offer a one-stop shop from concept origination to delivery, including scripting, character design, storyboarding, animation and post-production.

Job Summary:
Job Title: Trainee Junior Animator
Contract Length: 12-month Company Placement, with potential extension.
Start Date: January 2025
Hours: 37.5hrs per week
Salary: Real Living Wage (currently £12.60 per hour)
Location: Holywood/ Hybrid

Essential Criteria

• Strong Drawing and Design Skills: A portfolio showcasing character and background designs that demonstrate creativity, originality, and design proficiency.
• Experience in 2D or 3D Animation: Demonstrable work samples in a portfolio or showreel, showcasing animation ability in either 2D or 3D formats.
• Understanding of Lighting, Tone, and Composition: Portfolio examples that exhibit a strong grasp of lighting, tone, and composition to create depth, mood, and visual appeal.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to demonstrate careful attention to detail, following instructions accurately and ensuring consistency in work.
• Communication and Organisational Skills: Strong communication skills to express ideas clearly, along with good organisational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines.

Applicants must provide a link to their portfolio, demonstrating how they meet the criteria outlined above. This portfolio will be used as part of the shortlisting process.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of Adobe After Effects: Familiarity with Adobe After Effects.
• Experience with both 3D and 2D Animation Software: Basic knowledge of software for both 2D and 3D animation (e.g., Toon Boom, Maya, Blender).
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: Competence with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Educational Background: A degree or higher qualification in animation or a related creative field,

​​​​​​Opportunities Statement
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“We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment.”

We will monitor our programmes on an ongoing basis and target any under-represented groups as and when appropriate.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

As part of our commitment to the employment of disabled people, we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS does not guarantee a job. However, its objective is to ensure a guaranteed number of disabled applicants, who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role they have applied for, are offered an interview.