WarnerMedia: Animation Designer (Temporary)

Animator is needed in New York, United States.

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Client: WarnerMedia

Location: New York, NY

Contract: Full Time, Temporary

Your New Role…

Bleacher Report is the social voice of sports – creating and collaborating on the culture of sports for the next generation of fans. Our vision for making sports bigger than games has led to unmatched engagement. Bleacher Report also provides an industry-leading fan experience on mobile devices through its highly addictive app. Follow the action at bleacherreport.com and on Instagram and Twitter @BleacherReport.

About the Project:

The BR Animation team is looking for artists for a new season of Hero Ball, a scripted comedic animated series featuring anime versions of NBA stars. Episodes are approximately 3 minutes long and distributed on the BR app as well as major social platforms.

Your Role Accountabilities…

• The animation design role is responsible for bringing the animated world of this new project to life.
• Animators work as part of a team in a traditional digital workflow in an exciting, creative, and fast-paced environment.
• Artists with focuses in 2D character design/layout, 2D background design/layout, and 2D character animation are encouraged.
• This is a short-term, remote, temporary position.

Qualifications & Experience…

• 2-5 years experience in 2D hand drawn animation in a professional setting
• Fine Arts Bachelor’s degree in animation or relevant work experience
• Expert in Adobe Animate
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and After Effects
• NBA knowledge a plus but not required
• Knowledge of anime fandom and culture a plus but not required
• Works well with a team
• Works well receiving constructive feedback
• Remote position
• Please include links to examples of your work in your application