Website Boulder Media
Boulder Media is on the lookout for an Incidental Character Artist. It is a full-time, specified-purpose role with hybrid working arrangements (i.e., remote and in-studio working). The successful candidate will be available to start immediately. The closing date for applications is the 25th of February 2026.
About the role
The Incidental Character Artist is responsible for creating and maintaining all incidental characters and stills, including any associated props required for the production. This role reports to the Incidental Animation Team Lead and forms part of the Design/Animation department, working closely with the Rigging and Design (Cleanup) teams to ensure all incidental artwork aligns with the show’s visual style and production standards.
Skills & Other Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Review animatics, creative notes, and relevant materials before starting assignments.
- Ensure all assigned assignments are clearly understood before beginning work.
- Check all breakdowns and reuse libraries where possible.
- Draw incidental/background characters directly in Toon Boom Harmony to populate scenes.
- Provide drawn incidentals from the animatics.
- Work closely with the design and Rigging Team to provide additional artwork as needed.
- Provide drawn incidentals from animatics and develop additional poses, expressions, hands, props, and alternate views when required.
- Adhere to the design and style of the show.
- Maintain line quality throughout designs.
- Meet all deadlines as assigned/determined by the Production Manager.
- Organise and name files according to approved conventions and archive correctly on ftrack and relevant servers.
- Keep design libraries organised and updated as per Production Team instructions.
- Adapt techniques in accordance with new developments in the incidental department.
- Occasionally assist with light animation (e.g., blinks, small movements, or reuse animation).
- As part of your continuous development, you are expected to keep up to date with the latest initiatives and developments in your area of expertise/role, such as (but not limited to) training, learning and development initiatives and mentoring.
- Any other duties company management may, from time to time, deem necessary and reasonably require.
What would Boulder look for?
- A portfolio demonstrating strong drawing skills is required.
- A basic knowledge of drawing in Toon Boom Harmony is essential.
- A good knowledge of Photoshop.
- Strong observational skills and an excellent aptitude for drawing.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Good time management skills and an ability to work to deadlines.
- Must be flexible, willing to learn and self-motivated.
- Be able to work within weekly quotas and production schedules.
- Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
What do Boulder offer?
- Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.
- 21 days’ holidays per annum (pro rata).
- An extra paid day off for Good Friday each year.
- An extra paid day off for Christmas Eve each year.
- Time off for Christmas.
- Paid sick leave.
- Enhanced Maternity/Paternity package.
- Death-In-Service Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Vision/Eye Care.
- Temporary Remote Work Abroad.
- Flexi Benefit towards Health Insurance / Gym Membership.
- Hybrid Working model.
- Full access to the DCM Learning Platform for learning needs.
- Bike-to-Work Scheme.
Boulder Media is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting diversity and inclusion within our work environment. All applicants, regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race, or membership of the Travelling Community, will be given equal consideration for employment based on their skills, experience, and potential.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at jobs@bouldermedia.tv to request accommodation.
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