Warner Bros. Discovery - Animation Designer (Temporary)

2D Animator is needed in New York, United States.

Client: Warner Bros. Discovery

Location: New York, United States

Contract: No Job Type Listed

Job Description

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. Animators in this role will be responsible for bringing the animated world of this project to life. They will work as part of a team in a traditional digital workflow and will have focuses in 2D character design/layout, 2D background design/layout, and 2D character animation. This is a short-term, remote, temporary position.

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• Company’s guiding principles can be found at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/
• Compensation range: $77,350.00 - $143,650.00 salary per year
• Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time, and vacation
• Equal opportunity employer that promotes diversity
• Qualified candidates with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations for the application process by contacting ***