Art Director - 2D Animation
About us:
Glitch Productions is an independent animation studio based in Australia making original, long form animated shows distributed on Youtube. Our channel has over 18 million subscribers, tens of millions of views per episode and is still growing strong. Our studio is filled with incredibly talented and passionate artists that are determined to change the way animation is produced and treated in the industry. Our biggest IP; Digital Circus, has amassed over 350 million views on the pilot alone and we have a lot more still to come.
Role Information:
We’re looking for a 2D Art Director with a strong background in animation production to adapt & realise a showrunner’s artistic vision and lead the visual direction of our projects from concept to delivery. This role is ideal for someone who lives and breathes 2D art, illustration, and storytelling, and can inspire artists while collaborating closely with production and leadership teams.
Your duties will include:
- Define and drive a show’s visual style across 2D animation projects, ensuring consistency and quality.
- Lead, mentor and support a team of 2D artists and illustrators.
- Translate creative vision into clear, production-ready direction.
- Collaborate with Creative, Production and Technical teams to deliver high-quality work on time.
- Create and oversee concepts, color scripts, backgrounds, model sheets, expression sheets and other guidelines.
- Set standards for line quality, color palettes, lighting style, and compositing look.
- Contribute to pitches, development and look exploration.
A successful candidate must have:
- Proven industry experience as a 2D Art Director or Senior 2D Artist in animation production.
- Strong portfolio showcasing 2D illustration, design, and visual storytelling.
- Deep understanding of animation pipelines and production workflows.
- Experience leading and mentoring creative teams.
- Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
- Passion for developing artists and elevating creative output.
Bonus Skills:
- An understanding or experience with the arts, animation, gaming, and/or ‘internet nerd’ culture.
- Be extremely organized and have a strong work ethic.
- Engaging personality and willingness to learn.
- Positive, go-getter attitude with a passion for making things.
What we offer:
- A competitive starting salary with reviews every 6 months.
- A flexible work arrangement and schedule, with options for work from home and flexi-hours.
- A casual and fun office environment where individual input is valued.
- Regular work functions and free entry to conventions and events.
- Relocation assistance for workers wishing to move to Sydney.
- Close to public transport in the heart of Parramatta CBD.
- Paid for gym memberships.
- Regular company breakfasts/lunches.
- A diverse team that values independent input and career development.
Our values
Glitch Productions has an art-first mindset. Regardless of which team we’re in, every single team member’s core mission is to create the best art possible, and delight our audience that has given us so much. We achieve this mission through our values:
Passion: First and foremost, every team member has a passion for the work we do and why we do it. It’s what allows us to contribute our creative energy, pitch new concepts, and give everything we make a personal touch that resonates with our fans.
Innovation: From cobbling together sets in a living room, to inventing new pipelines using breakthrough technology, we have always had a focus on innovation and new ideas. We always try to push the boundaries of our industry and keep things fresh and exciting for both the team and our audience.
Teamwork: Animation takes a big team of incredibly talented people and everyone is always ready to pitch in and lend a hand. We believe that our diversity and range of skills are what allows us to create works none of us could do on our own.
Integrity: Our integrity is the heart of our core mission. It’s what allows us to do right for our projects and for each other.
At Glitch Productions, we’re passionate about fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects our values as a creative studio.
We hire based on skills, passion and potential, and celebrate the diverse perspectives that make our team stronger. We welcome people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, educational backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
Simply put, if you’re a good person and share our passion for animation, we want to hear from you!