Animation Director (2D)

About the role

The Animation Director (2D) provides strategic leadership and creative direction to our animation team, ensuring the artistic vision and quality of our stylised, hand‑drawn projects. This senior role collaborates closely with producers, directors and other department heads to maintain consistency across productions.

Key responsibilities

• Uphold the artistic vision and style of animation, ensuring alignment with the show’s creative goals.
• Lead and mentor the animation team, planning workload, providing feedback and maintaining high‑quality standards.
• Collaborate with other Animation Directors, producers and creative leads to establish pipelines, workflows and visual consistency.
• Review and approve animation sequences, coordinate with other departments, and manage outsourcing relationships.
• Handle client feedback, specify revisions, and ensure delivery meets budget and schedule constraints.

Required profile

• 7+ years of experience in 2D animation, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or directing role.
• Strong collaborative, time‑management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, capable of presenting ideas to clients and internal teams.
• Australian work rights; remote work available for Australian residents outside Victoria.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Toon Boom Harmony.
• Familiarity with Shotgrid/Flow (desirable).