Experienced Toon Boom 2D Animation artist for two upcoming productions

We are now on the hunt for experienced Animators to work on either one of our 2 upcoming productions. We are looking for people who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners.

First production dates: Start date 23rd of March 2026, contract ending 18th of December 2026.

Second production dates: Start date 25th of May 2026, contract ending 16th of October 2026.

One of the productions relates to a show that has been classified 16+ and while the subject matter of the show is presented in a fantasy or comic context, the production may contain contextually justified strong language, references to sex, drugs, horror, threat, and/or violence of a non-gratuitous nature, which some applicants may find objectionable and you could be asked to work on Polish retakes. Lighthouse will always seek to reasonably accommodate those applicants with conscientious or other objections; however, given the nature of both the role and subject matter, this may not always be possible. Applicant discretion is therefore advised. Applicants must be available to work on either production. If you are not comfortable working on a 16+ show, this must be clearly stated in your cover letter.

Based on information shared, applications will be reviewed and considered for the production deemed most suitable by Lighthouse Studios.

PLEASE NOTE: For this role, candidates may work either from our Kilkenny studio or remotely within the Republic of Ireland; there is no option to work freelance from outside of Ireland.

About the role

Your role as an animator is to create the final approved Rigged 2D Animation in Toon Boom Harmony according to a weekly quota as advised in your contract and as agreed with the animation director and communicated by your immediate supervisor, occasionally working on retakes. We really value can-do attitudes here at Lighthouse. If you’re someone who thinks outside the box and looks for solutions, not problems, then you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Study the animation style of the production as well as the animation supervisor’s brief on the objectives of each scene.
• Animate an assigned number of frames as per quota per week, comprising multiple passes and approval by the animation supervisor/lead and animation director. Please note that quota can vary depending on difficulty and complexity of the assigned scene, which will be assessed by the production department and the relevant supervisor.
• Follow the instructions of both the animation supervisor/lead and the production manager in order to meet creative standards and production deadlines.
• Communicate any problems to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator.
• Communicate progress of work to the animation supervisor, production manager and production coordinator.
• Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in animation work and that all notes/retakes are added.
• Support junior crew members occasionally, as per supervisor’s request.
• Follow exact procedures set by Lighthouse Studios (i.e. file naming and storage) according to the production’s guidelines.

The above is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be asked to carry out other tasks.

What we’re looking for

• 3+ years of Professional Studio experience as a Character animator.
• Professional Experience working with Toon Boom Harmony Rigs.
• Strong understanding of traditional 2D principles.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise work.
• Attention to detail and ability to find solutions.
• Experience with Shotgrid/Flow is considered a plus.

What we’ll offer you

When you join Lighthouse Studios, you will be joining a diverse and multicultural crew in the beautiful neo-Gothic building of Kieran’s College, based in the heart of medieval Kilkenny. And when we say multicultural, we mean it – our crew is currently represented by over 25 different nationalities. The studio is a hub of talent and is constantly buzzing with creativity. Working here will not only give you the opportunity to work on productions for content giants such as Amazon, Apple TV+, Netflix and Warner Bros., but also to learn from some of the most talented individuals in the industry, your fellow crew members. In addition to learning from your colleagues, you also have the opportunity to partake in our in-house learning and development programme, so you can be sure that your time at Lighthouse will be beneficial for you - not only now but for years to come. Of course, we also have many other benefits such as a pension plan, employee assistance programme, health benefits, regular crew parties and much more.

If that sounds like the kind of place you’d like to work then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

Lighthouse Studios Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, fulfilling and progressive work environment. We encourage applications from candidates with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives as it strengthens us, as individuals and as a studio. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable legislation. We are committed to positively supporting candidates - If we can make any reasonable accommodations for you in the recruitment process in order to give you the opportunity to perform to your best, please let us know. Any information that you provide will be used only for the purposes of providing relevant support and will have no bearing on how your application will be viewed. If you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please email and we will be happy to accommodate you as best we can.

Location: Kilkenny, n/a (Hybrid)

Department: Animation

Employment Type: Fixed term contract

Minimum Experience: Experienced