At Lighthouse Studios, our six core values, pride, passion, persistence, playfulness, poise and people-focus, underpin everything we do and provide guidance for us as we grow and learn.



We are now on the hunt for experienced 2D FX Supervisor in Toom Boom Harmony for various Productions who will join us in our quest to create the best possible animated content for our partners. The role will be needed from August /September and the term of this contract will be January / March 2025 depending on the Production you are offered.



About the role



The 2D FX Supervisor in Toom Boom Harmony will lead the creation of final FX animation in Toon Boom according to the production schedule. Managing a team of FX Artist to complete FX's for the show.



What you'll be doing



Perform artistic tasks and use creative problem solving to create desired effects
Organise and manage the FX teams work and files efficiently
Ensure work is completed on schedule and to production standards for the team
Review and approve team tasks and communicate any issues to Production
Assist with other production tasks which require Harmony Compositing capability, to help meet production deadlines
Follow instructions of the Director to meet creative standard of the production, assigning tasks to your team to maintain the production set targets
Communicate progress of your teams work to the Production Manager and Production Coordinator
Ensure quality and style of show is consistently achieved in FX animation work and that all notes/retakes are added
Support and train junior crew members as needed
Follow exact procedures set by Lighthouse (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



At least 3-5+ years of experience working as an FX Supervisor is required to apply for this role
Must be well versed in 2D hand drawn FX
Experience using Shotgrid/Flow is considered a plus
Expert knowledge in 2D Toon Boom Harmony is essential
Experience in After Effects is considered a plus
Fluent in English
Ability to communicate well in a fast-paced and creative environment
Must possess excellent time management skills with the utmost respect for deadlines
Be available on messaging systems and by emails during working hours
Must be willing to relocate to Kilkenny




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!