Pesto Studios, the production company behind chef and social media star Nick DiGiovanni, is looking to hire a talented animator for a new channel that we are launching on YouTube.
Location: This role is entirely virtual. The candidate may be based anywhere.
Who we’re looking for
- We are looking for a talented and creative 2D Animator to bring our new YouTube channel to life!
- The channel will feature a cartoon chef character cooking various meals and much more in an engaging and entertaining style of content. This is a unique opportunity to join an exciting project from the ground up.
- You are passionate about visual storytelling and creating impactful videos. You have a strong understanding of animation and bonus if you have a passion for food! You should be able to recreate something similar to this level of video.
Who you’ll work with
- As an animator, you will work directly with Nick DiGiovanni as well as his team, including his assistant, managers, and other stakeholders.
- What you’ll bring to the team
- Proven track record of producing high-quality, visually engaging animated video content that brings character to life with consistent style and flow
- Generate scripts, conceptualize/design characters, backgrounds, and scenes for end-to-end production of humorous video content for younger audiences
- Proficiency in 2D animation software such as Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar programs
- Basic knowledge of editing tools like Adobe Premiere or After Effects for compiling the final product
- Top notch communication skills and ability to collaborate seamlessly within a dynamic team and fast-paced environments and stay on timelines
- Passion for staying up-to-date with animation trends, techniques, and technologies to continuously improve the quality of our content
- Demonstrated ability to efficiently upload, organize, and manage video files on various platforms and servers
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally with a concentration in fields related to film studies, animation, or video production
- Bonus: Experience with storyboarding and pre-visualization of scenes. Sound design knowledge to enhance the cooking scenes.