Crew Applications

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who have experience guiding a project from start to finish. We are looking for a strong, steady leader for our production to set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator and people leader.

  • Strong understanding of the 2D animation production pipeline. 

  • Understanding and ability to implement common industry tools and production practices such as breakdowns, taking notes, exports, etc.

  • Experience in development and implementation of digital asset management, pipeline building and scheduling.

• Duties:

  • Assist the Line Producer to lead the full crew and production department.

  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality animatic

  • Oversee the entire production process, supporting the coordination of various aspects of production and resolving unexpected challenges as they arise

  • Establish strong communication channels between departments and people.

  • Set clear project goals and expectations

  • Oversee the production schedule and adjust milestones as needed

  • Help build the production pipeline

  • Train and help with Production Team tasks such as breakdowns, filling out lead sheets, asset tracking, note-taking, and more.

  • Attend meetings to stay up to date and delegate tasks

  • Help the crew meet their deadlines sustainably by keeping track of bandwidth and productivity

  • Lead the production team and serve as a point person for many crew members and leads across departments..

  • Conduct routine check-ins with leads to review progress, address any issues, and plan action items

  • Cultivate a healthy creative environment and team relations.

  • Serve as liaison between crew and Asians in Animation program team when needed.

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Story Summit [Optional] -October 2024

    • Writers Room[Optional] - October - December 2024

    • Lead Prep (Vis Dev & Records) in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Storyboard & Animatic

    • Pre-Design & Design

    • Music & SFX & ADR

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who have experience working on projects. 

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator and teammate.

  • Strong understanding of the 2D animation production pipeline. 

  • Understanding and ability to implement common industry tools and production practices such as breakdowns, taking notes, exports, etc.

  • Experience in implementation of digital asset management, pipeline building, and scheduling.

• Duties:

  • Assist the Production Manager to lead the production team in respective departments

  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality animatic

  • Coordination of various aspects of production by department and resolving unexpected challenges as they arise

  • Establish strong communication channels between departments and people.

  • Set clear project goals and expectations

  • Assist Production Manager in ensuring production milestones are reached

  • Help the crew meet their deadlines sustainably by keeping track of bandwidth and productivity

  • Train and help with Production Team tasks such as breakdowns, filling out lead sheets, asset tracking, note-taking, and more.

  • Attend meetings to stay up to date and delegate tasks

  • Serve as a point person for many crew members and leads across departments

  • Conduct routine check-ins with leads to review progress, address any issues, and plan action items

  • Cultivate a healthy creative environment and team relations.

  • Serve as liaison between crew and Asians in Animation program team when needed.

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Story Summit [Optional] - October 2024

    • Writers Room [Optional] - October - December 2024

    • Lead Prep (Vis Dev & Records) in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Storyboard & Animatic

    • Pre-Design & Design

    • Music & SFX & ADR

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials

Applications are now CLOSED.

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator and teammate.

  • Understanding of the 2D animation production pipeline. 

  • Understanding and ability to implement common industry tools and production practices such as breakdowns, taking notes, exports, etc.

  • Experience in implementation of digital asset management, pipeline building, and scheduling.

• Duties:

  • Assist the production team in respective departments

  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality animatic

  • Coordination of various aspects of production by department and resolving unexpected challenges as they arise, escalating issues as needed

  • Establish strong communication channels between departments and people

  • Help the crew meet their deadlines sustainably by keeping track of bandwidth and productivity

  • Complete Production Team tasks such as breakdowns, filling out lead sheets, asset tracking, note-taking, and more.

  • Attend meetings to stay up to date 

  • Serve as a point person for many crew members and leads across departments

  • Conduct routine check-ins with artists to review progress and address any issues

  • Cultivate a healthy creative environment and team relations

  • Serve as liaison between crew and Asians in Animation program team when needed.

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Story Summit [Optional] -October 2024

    • Writers Room[Optional] - October - December 2024

    • Lead Prep (Vis Dev & Records) in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Storyboard & Animatic

    • Pre-Design & Design

    • Music & SFX & ADR

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials

Applications are now CLOSED.

• NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who have experience guiding a storyboarding team from start to finish. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others, make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Lead a team, of board artists and revisionists giving feedback and mentoring artists

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills

  • Able to work independently and set appropriate priorities

  • Take direction when needed and also take the initiative where applicable

  • Eye for continuity and tracking characters and layouts in a 3-dimensional space

  • Ability to limit and assess shot count by storyboarding efficiently and consolidating sequences while maintaining creative vision

  • Match boards to radioplay of dialogue

  • Familiarity with Storyboard Pro, including Exports and Conforms

  • Strong drawing, layout, and cinematography skills with a demonstrated sense of storytelling, comedy, staging, composition, blocking, and character acting

  • Candidates must be able to provide storyboard samples and/or test

  • Prior Directing or professional Storyboarding experience preferred

• Duties:

  • Collaborate with the EP/Showrunner and other Creative Leadership to discuss creative ambitions for the project

  • Maintain quality and continuity and execute creative vision of story

  • Conforming characters to stay on model

  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality animatic

  • Remain aware of the scope of the project and available resources, and keep in mind resource allocation and making decisions on story and art

  • Work with the Art Director and/or artistic team regarding artistic direction, if requested by EP

  • Run story room meetings and board pitches

  • Take part in design reviews to make sure the design is within scope

  • Review storyboards and/or animatics and provide notes, drawovers, and re-boarding when needed 

  • Work with storyboard artists to limit shot count and storyboard efficiently

  • Troubleshoot storyboarding issues

  • Delegate sequences and organize storyboard and revision handouts based on the story artist’s strengths to ensure overall story quality

  • Assist in edit sessions and provide input on timing and pacing

  • Match boards to radioplay of dialogue

  • Participate in the Casting discussions for the project, if requested/as able

  • Attend recording sessions, if requested/as able

  • Participate in music & sound design spotting sessions, mixes if requested/as able

  • Report and review progress with leadership, address any challenges, and plan action items

  • Weigh-in on the talent acquisition process with the EP/Showrunner and  Producer to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback

  • Mentor and support artists and cultivate positive team morale

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Story Summit [Optional] - October 2024

    • Writers Room [Optional] - October - December 2024

    • Vis Dev & Records in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Storyboard & Animatic

    • Pre-Design & Design

    • Music & SFX & ADR

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Strong storytelling skills and understanding of narrative structure

  • Ability to operate in a production setting and take ownership of sequences

  • Strong understanding of camera use in visual storytelling

  • Serialized TV story sensibilities - looking for comedy, heart, and drama

  • Ability to convey the essence of the characters, props and BGs in simplified forms through boards

  • Work with Stamps for characters

  • Ability to Auto-Matte their boards

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software (SBP, Photoshop)

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Works under the Director(s) to align sequences with the project's creative vision

  • Elevate story beats visually through a few rounds of feedback (thumbs, rough boards, clean boards)

  • Pitch boards to Director(s)

  • Incorporate notes and revisions

  • Help match boards to radioplay of dialogue

  • Time out boards if needed

  • Cut down/limit shot count

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Storyboard - January - March 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Ability to work under the guidance of Director(s) to polish boards and help refine story/performance for their assigned sequence

  • Ability to draw on-model and clean up drawings that are off-model

  • Ability to take feedback and deliver revised work for approval

  • Ability to replace temporary Backgrounds with clean ones

  • Ability to Auto-Matte their boards

  • Work with Stamps for characters

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Refine storyboards based on feedback and suggestions to ensure clarity and consistency in visual storytelling (e.g. staying on model)

  • Can plus boards in collaboration with the director

  • Provide an open dialogue with the director on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Clean up board drawings and maintain clean layer organization

  • Cut down/limit shot count with direction from the director

  • Assist director in storyboard conforming as needed

  • Assist with timing if needed

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Revisions & Animatic  - February - April 2025 

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who can communicate their artistic vision and manage a team. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others, make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

• Experience in leading art teams and overseeing projects.

• Proficient in crafting a cohesive, industry production-level visual look for the 2D production within the scope of the project

• Responsible for the overall look of the story, enhancing storytelling through world-building

• Considerable knowledge of color theory, lighting, staging and perspective

• Significant painting and drawing experience necessary

• Demonstrates proficiency in style of show

• Experience in leading and supervising a design team including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives

• Strong organization and time management skills

• Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

• Prior experience working in television animation preferred

• Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work with the EP and Director to discuss creative vision and producibility for the project

  • Develop and communicate a clear design vision (including Characters, Locations, Props, Backgrounds, FX, Lighting, and Color) that will support the overall creative vision for the story and style of the project

  • Lead the visual development and design teams to develop a grounded world rooted in story

  • Ensure delivery of a high-quality design shipment for an animatic

  • Produce color keys and lighting concepts to establish the film's overall look, and collaborate with the team to design sets, implement textures, and make final creative decisions.

  • Prepare for and lead design handouts by communicating overall direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish to the artists

  • Participate in design and color reviews, provide clear notes for revisions, and assist with revisions as needed

  • Work with EP, Producer, and other Creative Leadership to provide status updates, review progress, address any issues, and plan tasks 

  • Participate in the talent acquisition process with the EP and Producer to review portfolios and tests, interview candidates, and provide detailed feedback

  • Guide and make sure art is on model.

  • Mentor and support the artists and cultivate positive team morale

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design & Design - January - May 2025

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials April & May 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who can accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Ability to articulate creative ideas

  • Must demonstrate high-level drawing skills 

  • Must have a solid understanding of composition, value, perspective, shape language, and overall design

  • Ability to conceptualize 3 dimensional spaces

  • Prior experience leading other artists including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show

  • Previous experience on an television animation preferred

  • Ideal candidates will be able to provide applicable portfolio samples

• Duties:

  • Work closely with EP and Art Director to create environment visual development and background designs that align with creative vision

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the background design team

  • Work closely with the Art Director and other Creative Leadership to resolve design issues

  • Assist Art Director in preparing background design handouts by communicating overall direction, design requirements, and expected level of quality to the artists

  • Participate in design reviews, provide clear notes for revisions, and assist with revisions as needed

  • Designs backgrounds, as needed, including layouts and any other background-related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met 

  • Partner with other art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of artists

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design & Design - January - April 2025

    • Shipping - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Proficiency in creating detailed and visually appealing backgrounds

  • Ability to conceptualize 3-dimensional spaces

  • Interest in concept art and worldbuilding

  • Strong command of camera and perspective

  • Ability to maintain consistency in style.

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Produce black and white clean assets such as backgrounds, designs, and sets

  • Aid the leads in exploring visual concepts and ideas, producing concept art and world designs based on their direction while maintaining consistency with established artistic style

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev [Possibly] - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Strong grasp of anatomy and proportions

  • Ability to stay on model

  • Ability to convey story and personality through character design

  • Ability to explore character limits through expression explorations and special poses

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work alongside the leads to conceptualize original character designs based on the descriptions provided, incorporating notes on personality traits and physical features

  • Produce 2D character turnaround sheets, mouth charts, expression sheets, and special poses

  • Create a variety of character designs, often producing multiple iterations for review

  • Help conceptualize costume designs and props if required

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev [Possibly] - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Strong grasp of anatomy and proportions

  • Ability to stay on model

  • Ability to convey story and personality through character design

  • Ability to explore character limits through expression explorations and special poses

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work alongside the leads to conceptualize original character designs based on the descriptions provided, incorporating notes on personality traits and physical features

  • Produce 2D character turnaround sheets, mouth charts, expression sheets, and special poses

  • Create a variety of character designs, often producing multiple iterations for review

  • Help conceptualize costume designs and props if required

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev [Possibly] - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who can accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Ability to articulate creative ideas

  • Must demonstrate high-level drawing and painting skills 

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of the prop and FX design and understanding of form, shape, silhouette, and detail hierarchy

  • Understanding of how props and FX interact with other elements in the picture including backgrounds, characters, lighting, etc. 

  • Understanding of FX breakdowns and FX animation

  • Prior experience leading other artists including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show

  • Previous experience on an television animation preferred

  • Ideal candidates will be able to provide applicable portfolio samples

• Duties:

  • Work closely with EP and Art Director to create props and FX visual development art and finished designs that align with creative vision

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the props/FX design team

  • Work closely with the Art Director and other Creative Leadership to resolve design issues

  • Assist Art Director in preparing props/FX design handouts by communicating overall direction, design requirements, and expected level of quality to the artists

  • Participate in design reviews, provide clear notes for revisions, and assist with revisions as needed

  • Designs props and FX, as needed, including turns, breakdowns, and any other props/FX related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met 

  • Partner with other art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of artists

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design & Design - January - April 2025

    • Shipping - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • A strong understanding of proportion, balance, perspective, dimension and dynamism

  • Strong drawing ability and a solid sense of design for 2D animation

  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show

  • Ability to produce detailed 2D prop turnaround sheets

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Collaborate with the Art Director and other designers to create engaging props and effects according to the style of the production

  • Design multiple concept pieces for each prop, trying out different versions of the same asset

  • Create turnarounds and provide a clean pass of the final approved design

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 [Possibly] - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who can accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Ability to articulate creative ideas

  • Must demonstrate high-level drawing and painting skills 

  • Must have a solid understanding of color, mood, value, rendering and overall design

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of background, character, prop, and FX design

  • Prior experience leading other artists including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show

  • Previous experience on an television animation preferred

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work closely with EP and Art Director to create visual development art, designs, color scripts and/or mood boards that align with creative vision

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the color/paint team

  • Work closely with the Art Director and other Creative Leadership to resolve design issues

  • Assist Art Director in preparing color handouts by communicating overall direction, artistic requirements, and expected level of quality to the artists

  • Participate in design reviews, provide clear notes for revisions, and assist with revisions as needed

  • Creating color scripts, mood boards, and paints assets, as needed, including any other background paint, character, props, and/or FX related art that the production may require, ensuring style and quality of show is met 

  • Partner with other art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of artists

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design & Design

    • Shipping - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate high-level painting skills

  • Must have a solid understanding of color, mood, value, rendering, and overall design

  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of character, prop, and FX design

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in style of show

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Paint characters, props, and effects

  • Work closely with Background Painters, Color Lead, and Art Director to create and maintain consistency regarding the color and design of the project

  • Apply various color palettes and times of day to models

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev [Possibly] - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Requirements:

  • Must demonstrate high-level painting skills

  • Must have a solid understanding of color theory and lighting

  • Ability to align with style and sensibility of show

  • Ability to maintain consistency in style

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn applicable 2D digital software

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work closely with Art Director and/or Background Paint Lead to apply color, textures, and details to approved backgrounds, designs, and sets

  • Reference color keys established to adhere to show style and guidelines

  • Further the storytelling process using color, design, and a sense of light

  • Address feedback from leads and make necessary revisions

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on progress or any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Exhibit clean layer organization and naming habits.

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Vis Dev [Possibly] - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Pre-Design [Possibly] - January - February 2025

    • Design - March - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. However, we are open to those who can accurately convey the creative vision for the project to others. We are looking for a strong, steady leader and communicator to make sure that all artistic choices serve the story, and set a calm tone for the rest of the team. Our ideal candidate is looking to take the next step on their animation leadership journey.

• Requirements:

  • Ability to articulate creative ideas

  • Experience with video and sound editing software and equipment

  • Knowledge of story structure, story pacing, timing, composition, camera work, and sound theory

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent auditory and visual skills

  • Ability to interpret scripts and translate them into effective audio content

  • Ability to build an animatic from storyboard exports

  • Prior experience leading other artists including delegating, giving feedback, and providing constructive criticism to creatives

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Previous experience on an television animation in an editorial role preferred

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Work closely with EP, Producer, and Casting Director to build a radioplay and edit an animatic that align with creative vision

  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the editorial team

  • Receiving, organizing, and importing materials such as dialogue, storyboards, etc. and building and editing the Animatic

  • Run editorial sessions to review and address editorial notes with Creative leadership

  • Reading and interpreting scripts, storyboards, and SFX notes

  • Match boards to radioplay of dialogue

  • Editing and refining dialogue to ensure clarity and continuity

  • Synchronizing dialogue with visual content and sound effects

  • Coordinating with sound and editing departments to integrate dialogue effectively

  • Ensuring dialogue is well balanced with other sound elements

  • Creating and maintaining comprehensive dialogue logs and sound effects library

  • Attend writing and story related meetings as needed

  • Partner with other art Leads to manage, mentor, and inspire a team of artists

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Prep Time in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Radioplay & Music - January 2025

    • Animatic - February - April 2025

    • Final Music & SFX & ADR - April - May 2025

    • Shipping - April 2025

    • Marketing/Promo materials

Applications are now CLOSED.

• Requirements:

  • Experience with video and sound editing software and equipment

  • Knowledge of story structure, story pacing, timing, composition, camera work, and sound theory

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent auditory and visual skills

  • Ability to build an animatic sequences from storyboard exports

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

• Duties:

  • Assist with visual effects compositing and editing under the guidance of the Dialogue/Animatic Editor Lead (rough cuts, labeling, timing, addressing notes, inserting temp sounds, etc.)

  • Assist Dialogue/Animatic Editor Lead and Director in cutting in revised storyboards into the animatic

  • Output the final film in various formats as required

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Match boards to radioplay of dialogue

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

  • Troubleshoot any technology problems as needed

• Commitment:

  • Revisions & Animatic  - February - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• Duties:

  • Assist with visual effects compositing and editing under the guidance of the Dialogue/Animatic Editor (rough cuts, labeling, timing, addressing notes, inserting temp sounds, etc.)

  • Assist Dialogue/Animatic Editor in cutting in revised storyboards into the animatic as needed

  • Assist with timing if needed

  • Output the final film in various formats as required

  • Provide an open dialogue with production management on any potential roadblocks or concerns in delivering assignments on time

  • Ensure all artwork is properly backed up and stored appropriately with proper naming conventions

  • Ensure project’s priorities and deadlines are met in a timely manner

  • Troubleshoot any technology problems as needed

• Commitment:

  • Revisions & Animatic  - February - April 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• OPTIONAL Test: We encourage these only if you feel your current portfolio doesn’t have examples similar to our art style & show concept. 

  • For more information, please visit our Test Page

• Music Styles: 

  • Upbeat KPop/Anime Inspired

• Requirements:

  • Ability to articulate creative ideas

  • Experience with music composition, orchestration and sound editing software and equipment

  • Knowledge of story structure and music theory

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent auditory skills

  • Strong organization and time management skills

  • Proven ability to meet deadlines and keep a team on schedule

  • Candidates must be able to provide applicable portfolio samples and/or test

  • Bonus points for use or knowledge  of traditional Asian instruments, or experience with creating lyrics, in English and/or Asian dialects 

• Duties:

  • Create an original music that enhances the storytelling and emotional impact of the animatic in collaboration with the EP, Producer, and Director

  • Adjust and refine the score according to feedback

  • Knowledge of recording vocals and settings to process

  • Preferred: Proficiency in audio mixing and mastering but not required

  • Work with the editorial team to ensure a seamless integration of music and sound effects

  • Deliver music project files and final exports of music ready to marry to picture

  • Attend story related meetings as needed

  • We are willing to extend the music deadline past the project deadline to allow for composer schedule flexibility

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Prep Time in November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • Radioplay & Music - January 2025

    • Animatic - February - April 2025

    • Final Music & SFX & ADR - April - May 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

• NOTE: We will prioritize candidates who have prior animation industry production experience for this role. 

• Requirements:

  • Interest and experience in voice acting/acting and directing voice acting

  • Interest and experience in shaping soundscapes

  • Knowledge of recording settings and quality preferences

  • Excellent leadership and decision-making skills

  • Top-notch communication, collaboration, and intrapersonal skills

• Duties

  • Work with Producers, Directors and Writers to determine talent needs.

  • Review scripts and note which aspects of the characters will shape the roles’ requirements.

  • Help write Casting Descriptions and create “sides” for auditions

  • Source possible actors for the role through recruitment.

  • Coordinate casting calls, auditions, interviews, and callbacks and help Leads decide on casting

  • Attend records and pickups/ADR and guide the actors towards the desired performance

  • Help with Scratch Dialogue as needed

  • Help call out Sound FX and Music Cues and find media to use.

  • Listen to and note the radioplay for best reads alongside leads.

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024

    • Casting & Records - November & December 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025

    • ADR (if needed) - March 2025

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: This role is NOT intended for individuals aiming to be primarily a participant of the 4P Production. This role is intended to be a volunteer position for the AIA organization for individuals interested in running/managing the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing the 4P Production Program. Volunteers may also participate in the 4P Production, if bandwidth and skill sets align.

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Able to work with many personalities and people

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

  • Proactive and eager to learn

  • Knowledge of Google Drive and/or Airtable

• Duties: 

  • Assisting EP, Producer, and Program team in managing recruiting needs of the AIA Production Program

  • Assist in production participant recruitment including tracking information, email communication, etc. 

  • Assist in participant onboarding and offboarding

  • Answering inquiries and/or escalate concerns in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024: Oct - Dec 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025: Jan - May 2025

  • Possibility to extend to assist in managing future programs

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: This role is NOT intended for individuals aiming to be primarily a participant of the 4P Production. This role is intended to be a volunteer position for the AIA organization for individuals interested in running/managing the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing the 4P Production Program. Volunteers may also participate in the 4P Production, if bandwidth and skill sets align.

• Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Google Suite and various animation tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, SyncSketch, StoryboardPro, etc.; willing to learn if necessary

  • Strong communicator

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Able to work with many personalities and people

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

  • Proactive and eager to learn

• Duties: 

  • Assisting the AIA Production Program crew with IT needs

  • Answering inquiries and/or escalate concerns in a timely manner

  • Workshopping solutions and/or conduction research to solve technical issues

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024: Oct - Dec

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025: Jan - May

  • Possibility to extend to assist in managing future programs

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: This role is NOT intended for individuals aiming to be primarily a participant of the 4P Production. This role is intended to be a volunteer position for the AIA organization for individuals interested in running/managing the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing the 4P Production Program. Volunteers may also participate in the 4P Production, if bandwidth and skill sets align.

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong note-taker in a fast-paced room

  • Able to work with many personalities and people

  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and delegate tasks

  • Proactive and eager to learn

  • Knowledge of Google Drive and/or Airtable

  • Understanding of the 2D Animation Pipeline

• Duties: 

  • Assisting EP and Producer in developing and managing the AIA Production Program

  • Establishing ideal workflow for department

  • Updating knowledge management documentation needed for the Production program including program/production guides, schedules, participant information, etc. 

  • Assist in managing production participant recruitment including tracking information, email communication, etc. 

  • Manage participant onboarding and offboarding

  • Answering inquiries and/or escalate concerns in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024: Oct - Dec 2024

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025: Jan - May 2025

  • Possibility to extend to assist in managing future programs

Applications are now CLOSED.

NOTE: This role is NOT intended for individuals aiming to be primarily a participant of the 4P Production. This role is intended to be a volunteer position for the AIA organization for individuals interested in running/managing the behind-the-scenes aspects of producing the 4P Production Program. Volunteers may also participate in the 4P Production, if bandwidth and skill sets align.

• Requirements:

  • Strong communicator

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Strong note-taker in a fast-paced room

  • Able to work with many personalities and people

  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

  • Proactive and eager to learn

  • Knowledge of Google Drive and/or Airtable

  • Understanding of the 2D Animation Pipeline

• Duties: 

  • Assisting EP, Producer, and Program Coordinators in managing the AIA Production Program

  • Updating knowledge management documentation needed for the Production program including program/production guides, schedules, participant information, etc. 

  • Assist in production participant recruitment including tracking information, email communication, etc. 

  • Assist in participant onboarding and offboarding

  • Answering inquiries and/or escalate concerns in a timely manner

• Commitment:

  • Phase 1 - Q4 2024: Oct - Dec

  • Phase 2 - Q1 2025: Jan - May

  • Possibility to extend to assist in managing future programs