Boulder Media hiring Scene Prep Artist

Boulder Media is on the lookout for a Scene Prep 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 and is required to be based in Ireland. The closing date for applications is the 16th of November 2025

About the role

The Scene Prep Artistis responsible forbreaking down scenes and creating scenes inToon BoomHarmony. Working closely with the Production Team, Team Leads and PipelineDepartment,the Scene Prep Artist willensurean efficient and fast flow of assets and information across theProduction departments.

Skills & Other Requirements

Key Responsibilities

- Use animatic andcoresheetprovided by theProductionTeam to complete the scene breakdown per episode.

- Identifyand track all assetsrequiredin each episode(e.g.createthe scene breakdown) and update and create any other tracking required by theproduction.

- Create and prep new scenes whenever the situation arises, including retake stages.

- Import all required assets to the scene(e.g. animatic,rigs, BGs,specialposes,etc).

- Liaise with the Pipelineteamand Productionteam to understand and learn the necessary toolsrequiredto complete scene prep.

- Make necessary adjustments to the scene setup to prepare it for animation.

- Check the scene lengths against the animatic and the tracking sheet, which will be created by the Production team, andflag any inconsistencies with the Production team and resolvethem.

- Split up and createnew scenes inToon BoomHarmony as required by Directors, Leads and Productionteam– track the progress of these scenes and prep in the required assets.

- Liaise withtheEditingand/orProductionteamswhen any scenes need to be combined (the same shot with two different scene numbers, match cuts, etc).

- Ensure work files and folders are organised efficientlyand back up your workfrequently;

- Troubleshoot any technical issues with the Pipelineteam, Directors,leads and Productionteamthatmayarise.

- Ensure that all naming conventions are followed and that all files are set up correctly and in line with the established pipeline and requirements of the animation and post-productionteams.

- Organise andmaintainthe structure of the scene network while working in a scene.

- Work collaboratively with the team to ensure all production requirements are met.

- Take notes and keep track of progress and status to report to the Production team.

- Ensure that targets and deliveries are met as set out by the Production Manager and Production team.

- Assistthe Production teamandProduction Manageras/when needed.

- Requirement to engage in continual improvement training asdeemedneeded by the company, your lead or supervisor.

- 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 through such as (but not limited to), training, learning and development initiatives and mentoring.

- Any other duties company management may from time to timedeemnecessary andreasonably require.

What would we look for?

- At least oneyear ofexperience working on a 2D animated series as a Scene Prep Artistor similar role.

- Detail-oriented, witha high levelof focus.

- Strong senseof composition and design sensibilities.

- Have a good technical aptitude

- Understanding of 2D animation processes.

- Ability to work in a team.

- Good timemanagement skills and an ability to work to deadlines.

- Must be flexible, willing to learn and self-motivated.

- Be able to work within a weekly quota and production schedule.

- Must have good interpersonal skills.

- Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

What do we offer?

- Competitive salary, depending on skills and experience.

- 21 days’ holidays per annum (pro rata).

- An extra day off for Good Friday 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.

- Various in-house social events such as Cake & Fruit Day, Screening nights, Games nights, to name a few.

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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