The 2D Animation Director is responsible for defining, maintaining, and elevating the animation style and performance quality across the production. This role leads the animation team—ensuring consistency, appeal, and strong storytelling in every scene—while working closely with Story, Design, Layout, and Compositing departments
The ideal candidate is a strong visual storyteller with exceptional drawing skills, a deep understanding of traditional animation principles, and proven experience guiding teams through complex 2D pipelines (e.g., Toon Boom Harmony, Adobe Animate)
Establish and maintain the overall animation style, performance tone, and visual rhythm of the project
Provide clear creative direction on acting, posing, timing, and expressive performance
Evaluate storyboards and animatics to identify animation needs or challenges early
Deliver high-quality draw-overs, notes, and examples that guide animators toward consistent and appealing results
Participate in storyboard pitches and character design development, providing creative feedback to enhance character performance and animation readiness
Guide the implementation of best practices for a 2D pipeline (Harmony)
Work with Technical Directors, Character Layout Director, and compositing to optimize tools, rigs, and processes
Troubleshoot artistic and technical issues that impact animation delivery
Contribute to the development of pose libraries, timing charts, animation guides, and workflow documentation
Participate in planning sessions to determine animation scope, style, and resource needs
Provide input on casting sequences to individual animators based on skill and artistic strengths
Collaborate with the executive team to ensure animation goals align with the creative and production vision
Provide feedback on production workflows and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and animation quality on the show