Vacancy: 
Animation Assistant

Employer: 
Electric Egg Ltd

Location: 
Lincoln   [view map]

Duration: 
30-40 days, starts Jan 2010

FREELANCE CONTRACT: ANIMATION ASSISTANT
30-40 day contract Budget = £2,700 - £3,600.

Electric Egg are looking for a freelance animation assistant to work on an issue-based animated documentary. The project in question will require the successful applicant to provide their services for approximately 40 days of their time as an Animation Assistant.

The role of the Animation Assistant is to assist the animation director during production and pre-production in the generation of ideas, creation of the storyboard and animatic. The Animation Assistant will also be called upon to ‘inbetween’ animation created by the animation director and potentially to create some final animation to be used in the final film.

The successful applicant must possess the following skills and attributes:
Creative thinking & problem solving.
Idea generation.
Accomplished drawing skills.
Storyboarding.
Adobe Photoshop skills.
2D animation skills.
Competence with drawing with a graphics tablet or ‘Wacom’.
Working knowledge of Adobe Flash.
Digital editing skills.
Passion for animation and storytelling.
Self motivation.
Punctuality.
Previous experience of working on an animated film or short (be that a student or professional production).
Good organisational skills.

The following skills and attributes are desirable:
Digital video camera operation.
Video & Sound editing.
Be familiar and competent with Adobe After Effects.
Professional experience.

The project deadline is April 2010 and the successful applicant will be required to work at Electric Egg’s Lincoln studio for the duration of the contract on dates during January, February and March. Exact dates and working hours will be negotiated.

To apply please send a covering letter, CV and showreel on DVD video (not as digital files such as .mov, .mpeg4). Applications by email or links to showreels online will not be considered. Your covering letter should state your interest in the position and cover why you believe you are suitable, and have the necessary skills and experience for the position. Please also state the cost of providing these services. Please provide a quote for 30 days and a quote for 40 days.

Short-listed applicants will be asked to attend a short interview in Lincoln. All applicants will be notified as to whether they have been successful or not. Should you wish any of your hard copy materials to be returned please supply a stamped addressed envelope.

All applications should be received via post addressed to "Assistant Animators Position" at the address below by 5pm on the 7th of December 2009.

If you have any questions or queries please contact us.

More Info: http://www.electricegg.co.uk

Apply to: Neil Baker, Electric Egg Ltd, Sparkhouse Studios, Rope Walk, Lincoln, LN6 7DQ