2D Animator

Responsibilities and Duties Netways is looking for a skilled animator. The ideal candidate has experience animating both human and non-humanoid characters. A solid grasp of the principles of body movement, anticipation, overshoot, follow-through, squash and stretch. 2D animators create characters, storyboards, and backgrounds for animation in a two-dimensional space. 2D animators may have titles such as animator, character designer, or storyboard artist.   Career Overview 2D animators focus on creating characters, backgrounds, and scene transitions, bringing creative ideas and concepts to life. Job duties of 2D animators revolve around designing and producing images; they include: Producing special effects and action graphics Creating characters & Coloring Designing advertisements Frame by frame using traditional media, using technical 2D animation software packages     Key Responsibilities creating storyboards that depict the script and narrative drawing in 2D to create sketches, artwork or illustrations frame by frame using a wacom tablet building up accurate, detailed frame-by-frame visuals be patient and able to concentrate for long periods be observant and understand how people move and express emotions have good communication and negotiation skills be able to follow a brief and work on their own initiative work well under pressure and to strict deadlines. have observational skills and acting talent, for character work Assist in the creation of animation storyboards. Provide accurate time estimates for each part of the process. Keeping abreast of advancements in animation as well as new technologies and techniques.   Skills and Qualities: As well as being extremely driven and having a desire to develop your skill set and grow with this successful company, the ideal 2D animator willhave the following: Strong interpersonal and communication skills Must be able to mediate creative problems to arrive at the best solution Manage time effectively, ability to multi-task and meet deadlines Self starter with the ability to work independently and collaborate with a team   Essential skills: Adobe Flash Toon Boom Adobe Illustrator Adobe  Photoshop   Highly desirable skills: Adobe After Effects Adobe FreeHand TVPaint   Qualifications: At least 2 years graphic design and animation Bachelor's degree in graphic communications, arts or visual arts. Or College diploma in 3D animation, arts, cinema, media technology or a related discipline such as graphic design, multimedia integration or computer graphics. Strong portfolio showcasing high-end digital design skills