[Remote] Senior 2D Animator at Huntress

United States

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Requirements

  • Proficient in Adobe After Effects and character animation
  • Basic understanding of Adobe Premiere is a plus/nice to have
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
  • Proficient in character rigging using After Effects
  • Basic understanding of the DUIK plugin for After Effects
  • Demonstrated ability to create a variety of walk cycles
  • Must be able to create video content from a storyboard
  • Ability to add humor that is directly reflected in animations

Responsibilities

  • Translate storyboards into animated videos in After Effects using assets created by the illustration team
  • Work with the episode development team to create rich, funny, engaging stories
  • Bring our cast of characters to life with a strong focus on personality and facial animation
  • Maintain stylistic animation consistency within the Huntress episode universe by referencing previous episodes
  • Maintain idiosyncratic character animation consistency for each character by referencing previous episodes
  • Work alongside creative director, producer, and creative team to produce one animated episode per month (episode length approx. 9 minutes)
  • Mentor junior animators, providing guidance and support to help them develop their skills
  • Contribute creative ideas and solutions to enhance the overall storytelling and visual appeal of projects
  • Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies for continuous improvement

Skills

Huntress

Managed endpoint detection and response services

About Huntress

Huntress provides managed endpoint detection and response (EDR) services to protect businesses from cyber threats, particularly ransomware. Their service includes 24/7 monitoring of clients' systems to identify potential cyberattacks. When a threat is detected, their team of security experts verifies the activity and alerts the client only if necessary, reducing the number of false positives that can occur with other services. In addition to threat hunting, Huntress offers security awareness training and resources like eBooks and webinars to educate employees about cybersecurity risks. Their commitment to high customer support and personalized reporting distinguishes them from competitors in the cybersecurity field. The goal of Huntress is to enhance the security posture of businesses by providing effective monitoring and education against cyber threats.

Columbia, MarylandHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$281.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
CybersecurityIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

100% remote work environment
Generous PTO including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
12 weeks paid parental leave
Highly competitive and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plans
401(k) with 5% contribution regardless of employee contribution
Life and Disability insurance plans
Stock options for all full-time employees
One-time $500 stipend to build/upgrade home office
Annual allowance for education and professional development assistance
$75 USD/month digital reimbursement
Access to both Udemy and BetterUp platforms for coaching, personal, and professional growth

Risks

Exploitation of security flaws in data transfer tools could affect Huntress's clients.
Social engineering attacks may bypass AI security measures, posing a risk to Huntress.
Difficulty in finding specialized talent could hinder Huntress's expansion efforts.

Differentiation

Huntress offers a 24/7 Security Operations Center for continuous threat monitoring.
The company integrates with Microsoft 365, enhancing security for businesses using Microsoft tools.
Huntress eliminates false positives by verifying threats before alerting clients.

Upsides

Huntress raised $180 million to expand and accelerate product development.
Recognition in Inc.'s Power Partner Awards boosts Huntress's market credibility.
Increased demand for cybersecurity due to remote work benefits Huntress's growth.

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