AI Animator for Anime Production Studio

About the Role

We are hiring an AI Animator to lead the development and execution of hybrid animation workflows for our Australia-based, artist-led creative company expanding into anime production. This role focuses on building controlled AI-assisted pipelines that enhance animation quality, improve production efficiency, and support large-scale creative output while maintaining strong artistic consistency. You will bridge traditional animation techniques with modern AI-assisted production workflows and collaborate closely with artists and animation leads to ensure outputs align with established visual standards.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and improve AI-assisted workflows for animation, backgrounds, layouts, and visual effects
• Train, fine-tune, and manage custom AI models and supporting tools for character and style consistency
• Execute processes such as frame interpolation, upscaling, temporal smoothing, and rotoscoping
• Collaborate closely with animation and art teams to ensure AI-generated content matches established style guides
• Troubleshoot common AI generation issues, including flickering, distortions, and artifact cleanup
• Research and evaluate new AI animation tools, workflows, and emerging technologies
• Organize and document workflows using platforms such as ComfyUI, Automatic1111, or custom node systems
• Translate storyboards and production requirements into structured AI-assisted animation workflows
• Maintain organized tracking systems for prompts, model assets, and workflow documentation
• Ensure AI-generated assets are production-ready for compositing and final delivery

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio or demo reel demonstrating high-quality AI-assisted animation workflows
• Advanced proficiency with tools such as ComfyUI, Stable Diffusion, AnimateDiff, Automatic1111, EbSynth, or similar platforms
• Experience working with LoRAs, ControlNet, IP-Adapter workflows, or custom AI model configurations
• Strong understanding of digital video workflows, including frame rates, codecs, scaling, and compositing requirements
• Strong technical problem-solving and workflow optimization skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain organized pipeline systems in a remote environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Availability to work at least 5 days per week

Skills

• Background in traditional drawing, illustration, or 2D/3D animation (nice-to-have)
• Experience with compositing or post-production software such as After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, or Nuke (nice-to-have)
• Python scripting experience for workflow automation or node-based integrations (nice-to-have)
• Genuine interest in anime, manga, gaming, and internet-native creative culture
• Familiarity with project management and tracking tools such as Notion or Miro

Benefits

• Fully remote work
• Pay raises and bonuses for strong performance
• Australia-based company with PH-friendly hours; no graveyard shifts
• Long-term role with full-time potential
• Work with a growing e-commerce brand in an anime-inspired industry with a strong niche audience
• Role-specific opportunity to pioneer scalable AI-assisted animation workflows for a growing independent anime studio

Additional Information

• If this role aligns with your experience and interests, apply with your reel, portfolio, or workflow breakdowns
• Please show how you can help build high-quality AI-assisted animation systems for original anime projects
• To help us identify thoughtful applicants, please write the word "seesaw" in your response to the first screening question on the application page