Animator, 3D

Job Overview

Vacancy Name: Lead Animator
Function: Production
Office Location: Dublin
Business: Brown Bag
Type of Position: Full-time Contract (6-month Fixed Term)
Start Date: September 2026

Job Description

At Brown Bag Films, our motto is simple: “We Love Animation™.” We put our artists at the heart of everything we do. As one of the most creatively driven animation studios, we are passionate about creating high-quality, engaging content for kids and families everywhere.

We are currently looking for a Lead Animator to join our talented team in Dublin. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality animation, working alongside the animation team by completing shots, creating reusable animation assets, and working with the pre-production team. The Lead Animator will coach and develop the work of other animators, progressing appropriate shots to submission.

Working Conditions:

• Studio operates on a hybrid model.
• Minimum of two days per week required in the studio.
• Must have the right to work in Ireland for the duration of the contract.
• Open to EU candidates only.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Animation team to create the highest quality animation within the constraints of the project budget and schedule.
• Creating libraries of reusable animation assets for use in production (e.g., walk cycles, run cycles).
• Working with Rigging and/or modelling team in development of 3D character rigs for production.
• Creating banks of expressions and phonemes for characters in productions.
• Testing character rigs by working on dialogue shots to develop character personality and troubleshoot potential issues before use in production.
• Working with junior animators to progress their shots/assets to appropriate quality before submission for approvals.
• Collaborating with the Animation Director to establish animation style.

Requirements

Knowledge

• Good understanding of body mechanics.
• Good understanding of facial posing required to achieve appealing expressions and mouth shapes.

Experience

• 3D animation experience.
• Track record of working effectively with all levels of production crew, artistic staff, and management.

Technical Experience

• Skilled in MAYA.
• Animation Qualification (desirable).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine (desirable).

Salary and Benefits

Salary: 41,000.00 - 46,000.00

Core Benefits:

• An inspiring, creative environment.
• A supportive and collaborative team that values your contribution.
• Hybrid Working (Minimum of 2 days working in studio).
• 25 paid holiday days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated).
• Up to 10 paid sick leave days per annum (available immediately, pro-rated).
• HSF Healthcare Scheme (available immediately, opt-in cash scheme).
• Life insurance (available immediately).
• Long Term Sickness Income protection (available immediately).
• Maternity Leave Payment.
• Educational Assistance.

Additional Perks:

• Up to 10 days (in one block) in a calendar year Working from Anywhere Policy (after successful probation period).
• Employee Assistance Programme (available immediately).
• Bike to Work Scheme (available immediately).
• Tax Savers Scheme (available immediately).
• Specsavers Voucher (available immediately).
• Dog Friendly studio/policy.