PocketWatch

Role Description Pocket.watch is currently seeking a talented Digital Animator for a short term project that has the combined talents of compositing and animation and has embraced the addition of AI tools. The ideal candidate has 4 years of After Effects and Adobe CC experience as well as a year using Generative AI. This is an excellent opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a trailblazing entertainment company and work with top industry executives. - Collaborate with other artists, directors and producers to create cutting edge visuals from concept to render. - Complete shots and sequences using a combination of Adobe CC tools, Compositing, Motion Graphics and Gen AI workflows. - Work with the Director to break down scripts into sequences and shots focusing on visual storytelling. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - 4+ years of industry experience working with Adobe Creative Cloud applications including After Effects and Photoshop. - 2+ years as a storyboard artist or animator, or visual storyteller. - 1+ years experience with GenAI Image to Video tools such as Runway, Kling, Veo. - 1+ years experience with LLMs, Prompting and Agentic workflows. - Experience with using Motion capture and video references to drive performance with AI tools. - Familiarity with ComfyUI, AI Toolkit and LORA training is a plus. Requirements - Excellent communication / interpersonal skills. - Excellent attention to detail and an eye for layout and composition. - Ability to improvise and adapt to shifting project goals. - Solid organization skills with adherence to file structures, naming conventions, and other established protocols. - Independent and self-driven; able to meet deadlines with minimal supervision in a fast-paced production environment. Benefits - Work is remote and can be done in the environment of the employee’s choosing. - Must have close visual acuity to perform the primary responsibilities of this position. - Work is sedentary in nature and involves sitting most of the time. - Must have good physical dexterity and the ability to constantly operate a computer, mouse, etc. Company Description Pocket.watch is dedicated to surprising and delighting Generation Alpha, the most diverse generation yet, through digital-first content. We believe the best way to do that is by celebrating our differences, varied perspectives, and embracing all that makes us unique in a fair and equitable way. It’s through our collective experiences that we innovate and unlock the infinite possibilities of the digital kid's landscape.