Award-winning Belfast animation studio hiring for new BBC series
New episodes will be produced entirely in Northern Ireland - and they need people to fill roles
One of Northern Ireland’s most celebrated animation studios is on the lookout for local talent to join its latest project, a major new series made in partnership with the BBC.
ALT Animation, the award-winning Belfast-based studio, is about to begin production on Captain Onion’s Buoyant Academy for Wayward Youth, a 50-episode mini animated series co-developed with BBC Children’s & Education.
The 11-minute episodes will be produced entirely in Northern Ireland, and the studio is now recruiting across multiple creative departments. Roles available include:
- Art Director
- Background Lead
- Key Background Artist
- Concept Environment Designer
- Concept Character Designer
- Background Artists
- Animatic Editor
ALT Animation has a track record of producing award-winning, internationally recognised work and says it is committed to building a culturally and socially diverse workforce. The company welcomes applications from people from groups underrepresented in the film and TV industry.
The deadline for all applications is August 22, 2025.
ALT Animation’s latest project marks another boost for the local animation sector, which has continued to grow in recent years thanks to a combination of local homegrown talent and high-profile coproductions. For full role descriptions and application links, visit www.altanimation.com/jobs.
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