In-House Animation Artist

Our vision

We’re all about literacy that works for kids, parents, and educators. Our hilariously-illustrated, curriculum-aligned books and games are proven to make learning to read, and reading to learn, fun and effective.

About us

Mrs Wordsmith is the world’s silliest learning company. We combine proven learning science with quality illustration/animation and state-of-the-art game design to create books, card games, worksheets, and video games that improve the literacy outcomes of kids aged 4–11. Guided by the conviction that educational resources should be every bit as exciting and hilarious as the movies kids watch and the games kids play, Mrs Wordsmith’s products provide a premium, modern learning experience that is more motivating and more fun than any other.

Our animation style influences are Hanna-Barbera / Jay Ward / Looney Tunes / UPA / Ward Kimball.

Your role:

We are looking for an experienced animator who can help our expanding team in bringing our cartoon illustrations to life for our digital product that is currently in development.

You will be working closely with the Creative Director and Creative Team (Illustrators, Designers, Developers) to produce high-quality animation

You will work on 2d games and marketing outputs

You will pitch, reiterate, and refine ideas

Liaise with fellow artists on ongoing projects

Manage Storyboarding, Animation, Sound Effects

Keep the production and client schedules up to date

About you:

2-3 years of experience as an animator

You are able to take on our house style of drawing, posing, inking

You have an impressive portfolio of work that demonstrates a strong grasp of animation timing and principles; staging; composition

Knowledge of Adobe Animate

Good knowledge of digital file types and usage

You are passionate about animation and storytelling

You are willing to work in a dynamic, start-up environment

You are excited about setting and actualising ambitious goals

You are a self-starter who thrives in an environment that demands new ideas, values swift productive execution, and recovers quickly from failures

You believe in collaboration

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work fast, under tight production deadlines

Able to maximise all resources, actively and constantly seeking efficiencies

Responsible, responsive, organised, disciplined, detail-oriented, ability to multi-task

Ability to craft a perfectly-timed pun, or find a nail-on-the-head GIF, on Slack

Why work with us

Make an impact on the future of education

A wildly diverse team that celebrates our differences

A playful, creative working environment

We are a well-funded, high-growth rocket-ship on a mission

Access to an amazing network of mentors, advisors and talented colleagues

Meaningful equity

Immerse yourself in language, words, data and creativity

Our values

We are looking for someone who will thrive in a company that values:

The power of words to change lives

Diversity of background and thought, underpinning a shared vision

Community-focus: students, teachers and parents are at the heart of everything we do

The magic that happens when data meets creativity

Pushing the boundaries and taking risks

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.