Animation Assistant

This is a Full Time Job

The Role:

We are looking for an ambitious, tech-forward Animation Enthusiast to join our forward-thinking production team in London.

The animation landscape is evolving faster than ever, and we are constantly testing next-generation workflows to empower our creative teams. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in researching, testing, and implementing cutting-edge visual tools, automation techniques, and modern digital pipelines. Working closely with animators, visual effects artists, and technical directors, you will help bridge the gap between creative storytelling and emerging technology ensuring our studio stays at the forefront of digital production.

What You'll Do:
• Support Emerging Workflows: Assist in testing and implementing novel digital tools, pipeline enhancements, and automated processes to optimize production efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with artists, animators, and technical leaders to research new methods for concept development, asset generation, and look development.
• R&D & Experimentation: Run structured experiments with emerging digital software, keeping detailed notes on visual quality, processing speed, and practical studio application.
• Knowledge Sharing: Document pipeline discoveries, prepare visual benchmarks, and present findings to the wider creative and technical teams.
• Creative Contribution: Participate actively in creative brainstorms, bringing fresh ideas on how modern tools can elevate our storytelling and visual style.
• Production Support: Help maintain asset management, task tracking, and pipeline organization while maintaining high standards of quality.

Requirements

What We're Looking For:
• Educational Background: A degree (or equivalent experience) in Animation, Computer Graphics, Visual Effects, Digital Arts, Game Design, Creative Technologies, or a related discipline.
• Core Animation Knowledge: A clear understanding of core animation principles, layout, visual composition, and digital asset creation. With a strong interest in new or alternative technologies.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with industry-standard creative packages such as Blender, Maya, Toon Boom Harmony, Unreal Engine, or Adobe Creative Cloud.
• Technical Curiosity: An active interest in modern software solutions, procedural workflows, image-generation techniques, or script-assisted art pipelines.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: Eager to learn complex visual toolsets quickly, troubleshoot pipeline roadblocks, and adapt to evolving technologies.
• Collaborative Spirit: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to non-technical creative teams.
• Understanding storytelling for kids: The balance of developmentally appropriate content with genuine depth, pacing, using rich visuals, dynamic world-building, and subtle humor to engage both children and the adults watching with them.
• Experience in the kids sector is also beneficial.

What You'll Gain:
• Direct experience working inside a world-leading digital-first kids' entertainment studio.
• Mentorship from seasoned animators, directors, and technical production pioneers.
• Practical exposure to high-volume, real-world production environments and next-generation asset creation pipelines.
• Dedicated space to experiment with groundbreaking visual technology in an active creative setting.
• Portfolio-building opportunities and clear professional growth paths within a fast-moving, global business.