Vacancy at Studio AKA
Animation Assistant
London, Clerkenwell
Vacancy listed
20/05/2026
Application deadline
19/06/2026
Details
Join Studio AKA as our Animation Assistant
Introducing Studio AKA
Studio AKA is an independent animation studio celebrated worldwide for accomplished design, meticulous craft, bold storytelling, and groundbreaking creativity.
With multiple BAFTAs, Emmys, and an Oscar nomination to our name, we bring thoughtful innovation into every project we undertake.
Our team of talented directors, animators, writers, designers, and producers collaborate to create work that blends captivating narratives, striking design, and unforgettable characters. From original TV series to title sequences, commercials, and short films, we thrive on both commissioned projects and our self-initiated works.
More about the opportunity
This is a varied role supporting multiple stages of a 2D animated TV series pipeline. Working closely with the Animation Director, Assistant Director and Production, you'll assist with layout, identify animation reuse, and help keep shots updating smoothly between editorial and animation. Additional day-to-day responsibilities include updating databases and handling ad hoc tasks across merchandising, editorial, and production as needed.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone at the start of their animation career who is organised, proactive, and keen to learn from some of the best in the industry.
What you’ll be doing
- Working to the Directors’ brief to select and lay out reuse for episodes
- Updating the shot pipeline to incorporate changes from editorial
- Retiming animation to match updated edits
- Replacing final sound and importing new FLV in animation files
- Costume changes and redressing characters
- Tagging and searching animation
- Design tweaks as directed by the merchandising team.
- Keeping our Design Bible and online databases updated with all new characters, sets and props in Shotgrid
- Assisting the Senior Editor with chopping up Voice Over lines in Premiere
- Helping with various tasks on live action and puppet shoots when necessary
- Animation Training under the supervision of the Animation Director
Does this sound like you?
- Organised and detail-orientated with a habit of checking your own work before submitting for review
- Good working knowledge of Animate, specifically use of symbols and nested timelines
- Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Premiere
- Aptitude for character animation; good sense of comic timing and keen sense of observation of movement and behaviour
- Ability to adhere to existing styles and brand guidelines
- A strong communicator, both verbal and in writing
- A team player who can stay on top of day-to-day responsibilities independently
- Proactive and positive, with a genuine enthusiasm for the craft and a willingness to receive and act on feedback
We can offer you
- The chance to work on one of the UK's most beloved and award-winning children's animation series
- Real creative input encouraged from day one
- A close-knit, collaborative team that genuinely supports each other
- Ideal opportunity for training, development and upskilling
- Mentorship from some of the best in the industry
- Hybrid working that actually works
- A studio that takes the craft seriously but still knows how to have a laugh
Key Details
- Start Date: ASAP (initial contract to the end of 2026 with potential to extend further)
- Location: Clerkenwell, London (Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the studio)
- Employment Type: Freelance
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications or find a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
We are committed to creating a truly inclusive culture to make Studio AKA a better place to work. We actively encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.