Animatics Artist

Job Title: Animatics Artist

Location: Kakkanad, Kochi

Company: Malger Entertainments

Employment Type: Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Animatics Artist to join our production team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for transforming storyboards into animatics that define the pacing, timing, and overall visual flow of our projects.

This role bridges the gap between concept and final animation, helping directors and animators bring stories to life. You will be directly working on our Nursery Rhymes Animation Project, creating engaging and visually appealing content for young audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Incorporate dialogue, sound effects, and temporary music tracks to enhance storytelling.
• Collaborate with directors, storyboard artists, and editors to refine narrative pacing.
• Ensure animatics effectively communicate mood, rhythm, and visual storytelling before production begins.
• Make revisions based on feedback and maintain version control of animatic files.
• Support the animation team by providing accurate timing references.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of professional experience in animatics, storyboarding, or related fields.
• Proficiency in software such as Adobe Animate, Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Storyboard Pro, or similar editing tools.
• Strong understanding of storytelling, cinematography, and visual timing.
• Ability to sync visuals with audio tracks (dialogues, music, sound effects).
• Creative eye for camera movements, staging, and composition.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic knowledge of animation principles is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in animation, VFX, gaming, or film production.
• Knowledge of 2D/3D animation pipelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on exciting animation projects, including Nursery Rhymes for children's entertainment.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Career growth and learning opportunities in the animation industry.

Job Type: Contractual / Temporary

Contract length: 4 months

Pay: ₹20, ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person