Animatic Editor (Gamedev/Animation)

TL;DR

Animatic Editor (Animation): Shaping the narrative flow and cinematic pacing of original animated series with an accent on story structure, comedic timing, and visual continuity. Focus on building dynamic sequences from storyboards, managing editorial workflows, and collaborating closely with creative leadership to define the visual vision.

Company

hirify.global is an independent animation studio based in Australia, known for creating original, long-form animated shows with a massive global audience on YouTube.

What you will do

• Build and refine animatics from storyboards into dynamic narrative sequences.
• Oversee the editorial process from initial animatic through to final delivery.
• Integrate dialogue, sound effects, and music to establish rhythm and emotional pacing.
• Collaborate with Showrunners to implement revisions and improve narrative clarity.
• Maintain continuity and visual flow across multiple episodes simultaneously.
• Coordinate with production and post-production teams to manage file updates and deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience as an Animatic Editor or Editor.
• Strong understanding of story structure, comedic timing, and cinematic language.
• High proficiency in Adobe Premiere.
• Familiarity with AVID Media Composer, After Effects, Toonboom Storyboard Pro, and Autodesk Shotgrid.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight production deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a collaborative, self-motivated mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience or deep interest in animation, gaming, and internet culture.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive, go-getter attitude.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with performance reviews every 6 months.
• Flexible work arrangement with options for remote work and flexi-hours.
• Opportunity to work in a diverse, art-first environment that values independent input.
• Focus on career development and creative innovation.