Jobs

Oh, hello! You're hired! – how does that sound to you? Well… you're almost there. We're a family of open-minded individuals and there's always room for extremely talented artists at Panic studio!


Ambitious creatives, game changers and geeks of the craft – you're always welcome! If you constantly seek to improve your craft both creatively and technically, this is the right place to drop your pitch!

My dream job is…

Browse through the list, choose the one you shine at and tell us what is your secret sauce for that. We’re on a lookout for creative terminators, straight-shooting illustrators and animation ninjas. Remote and project-based work is our new normal, so… you're #safe on that matter.

2D Animation Lead

We bet on you as a heavily experienced 2D and especially cel animator who knows well how to channel your own and your team's wildest imaginations towards the #goals. You're able to swiftly pick-up our creative vision and bring it to life in a myriad of styles and techniques. We expect you to give your unique twist to any story, and alter the motions for narrative. You zoom-in and out constantly, which makes your leadership incredibly detailed and thoughtful.


We expect you to:

  • Lead the team to a desired destination result both in small and large projects.
  • Produce outstanding animation in a wide range of visual styles.
  • Contribute to creative ideation.
  • Communicate constructively with animator team, creatives, producers, designers and other project leads.
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions.
  • Meet project deadlines/milestones, as set by the producers.
  • Explore new workflows, tools and efficiencies.
  • Identify technical problems and solve them.
  • Self-direct.


You have:

  • Comfort zone for After Effects and supporting software.
  • Good mileage of animation in various styles and techniques.
  • A calling to actively engage in project planning, supervise team and delegate work.
  • Clear communication skills on giving constructive feedback in English.
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects.
  • Experience solving technical challenges.
  • High organizational skills.
  • Good radar for the latest trends.
  • Serious team-player symptoms.
  • No sense of humor.

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv. Please add a reference “Animation Lead” in the subject of your submission!

3D Designer

We hope you're an experienced 3D Artist with no lack of imagination that keeps on producing 3 dimensional outputs through a wide range of styles. You know how to deliver a pixel perfect composition keeping high standards on details. Moreover, you're well versed in collaboration and project lead when necessary.


We expect you to:

  • Produce outstanding styleframes, designs and renders for projects and pitches
  • Excel in character development
  • Communicate constructively with creatives, project leads, producers and designers
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideation
  • Explore new workflows, tools and efficiencies
  • Self-direct

You have:

  • Good amount of styleframe renders to show
  • Pleasure opening C4D, Maya or similar softwares
  • A balance of business and joy when working on character modeling, look development, scene set-up, lighting and CG compositing
  • Clear communication skills on giving constructive feedback in English
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good eye for the latest trends


Software knowledge matches one of these combos:

  • C4D + Octane or Redshift
  • Maya + Octane or Redshift
  • Blender + Octane or Redshift

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

3D Lead

Most likely you're a heavily experienced 3D artist who knows well how to channel your own and your team's wildest imaginations towards the #goals. You zoom-in and out constantly, which makes your leadership incredibly detailed and thoughtful..


We expect you to:

  • Take the lead on small and medium projects to get the team to a desired destination
  • Produce outstanding styleframes, designs and renders for projects and pitches
  • A balance of business and joy when working on character modeling, look development, scene set-up, lighting and CG compositing
  • Communicate constructively with creatives, project leads, producers and designers
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideation
  • Explore new workflows, tools and efficiencies
  • Identify technical problems and be responsible for the solution.

You have:

  • Good amount of styleframe renders to show
  • Pleasure opening C4D, Maya or similar softwares
  • A calling to actively engage in project planning, supervise team and delegate work
  • Clear communication skills on giving constructive feedback in English
  • Serious team-player symptoms
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good eye for the latest trends
  • Experience solving technical challenges
  • High organizational skills

Software knowledge matches one of these combos:

  • C4D + Octane or Redshift
  • Maya + Octane or Redshift
  • Blender + Octane or Redshift

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Art Director

Ideally, you're an experienced Art Director who visually speaks the same way we do and you know well how to lead a creative team. Our team is well versed in illustration, animation, and CGI. You're a fluent collaborator and shine doing independent design work too. Remote and project-based work is our new normal, so… you're #safe on that matter.



We expect you to:

  • Lead our creatives alongside our goals
  • Work on visuals in a good range of visual styles
  • Create presentations, treatments, and pitch decks

You have:

  • Comfort zone of conceptual thinking and visual storytelling
  • Good mileage in CGI and animation
  • Natural skills in clear and constructive feedback (mainly English)
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good radar for the latest trends
  • “Team player of the year” diploma
  • No sense of humor


You get the idea – we’re looking for a creative terminator that everybody wants to eat pizza with. If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Cel Animator

If you're an experienced cel animator, you know what it takes to bring the story to life in a variety of projects and styles. Even more, there's no story that you don't have your own point of view on. You strive through collaboration, as well as being project lead when necessary.



We expect you to:

  • Produce outstanding animation in a good range of visual styles
  • Communicate productively with other animators, leads, producers and directors
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideas
  • Self-direct

You have:

  • Comfort zone of Adobe Animate (or similar)
  • Good mileage in animation in various styles and techniques
  • Natural skills in clear communication and constructive feedback in English
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good radar for the latest trends
  • “Team player of the year” diploma
  • No sense of humor

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Creative Director

We hope you're a seasoned Creative Director with a knack for leading creative teams. Also – a spanking storyteller who loves every challenge of turning difficult subjects into captivating stories. From conceptualization to execution, you'll lead our talented team of illustrators, animators and copywriters in delivering visually striking content across a diverse range of styles.
Remote and project-based work is our new normal, so you can stay where you are with us.


We expect you to:

  • Lead the creative team, providing guidance, inspiration, and constructive feedback.
  • Set the overall creative direction and vision for projects.
  • Bring original thinking and concepts to life.
  • Ensure the highest quality standards across all creative output.
  • Create presentations, treatments, and pitch decks.
  • Stay current with the industry trends, emerging technologies, and cultural shifts.


You have:

  • Proven experience as a Creative Director or in a similar role.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Ability to organize, motivate and improve the creative output of those around you.
  • Initiative and proactivity to come to the table with new ideas to push forward the creative work.
  • Natural skills in clear and constructive feedback (mainly in English).
  • Comfort zone of conceptual thinking and visual storytelling.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Great time management skills to meet deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
  • Understanding of CGI and animation.
  • Good radar for the latest trends.
  • No sense of humor.

You get the idea – we’re looking for a creative terminator that everybody wants to have a drink with. If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv! Please add a reference “Creative Director” in the subject of your submission!

Director

You're the boss in this scene. You appear as a bold and visionary storyteller with a chronic passion for translating narratives to cinematography. It is all animated of course and we see your true love towards every challenge of framing difficult subjects into captivating stories. You understand the assignment and narrative immediately and orchestrate the key team members in unison and cut quickly to exceptional work. Remote and project-based work is our new normal, so the set is all set for you wherever you are.


We expect you to:

  • Set the overall creative direction and vision for projects.
  • Bring original thinking and concepts to life.
  • Develop and interpret scripts, bringing them to life through visual storytelling.
  • Lead the creative team, providing guidance, inspiration, and constructive feedback ensuring a unified vision.
  • Ensure the highest quality standards across all creative output.
  • Create presentations, treatments, and pitch decks.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies and cultural shifts.

You have:

  • Proven experience as a Director or in a similar role.
  • Passion for animation and a deep understanding of cinematic storytelling techniques.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the ability to organize, motivate and improve the creative output of those around you.
  • Initiative and proactivity to come to the table with new ideas to push forward the creative work.
  • Natural skills in clear and constructive feedback (mainly in English).
  • Comfort zone of conceptual thinking and visual storytelling.
  • Great time management skills to meet deadlines while juggling multiple projects.
  • Understanding of CGI and animation.
  • Good radar for the latest trends.
  • No sense of humor.

If that feels like 'dat_me_final.mov', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv! Please add a reference “Director” in the subject of your submission!

Executive Producer

Do you dream in animation and wake up with visions of blockbuster projects? We’re seeking an Executive Producer to lead our creative animation crusade. From concept to completion, you’ll orchestrate animated awesomeness, ensuring projects sparkle on time and budget.


If you’re a brand-building, result-delivering, animated-content enthusiast with a knack for problem-solving and a flair for organization, we’re a match!


We expect you to:

  • Produce diverse illustration and animation projects from start to finish.
  • Craft creative briefs in cahoots with the Art Director and Head of Production.
  • Bond with client creatives to nail the creative vision.
  • Be BFFs with production partners and vendors.
  • Assemble and lead your project team.
  • Master budgets, timelines, and presentations.
  • Stay ahead of the cool-kid trends.
  • Plus, any other secret missions assigned.

You have:

  • Previous experience in project management, advertising, marketing, digital, or production management.
  • Proven track record in developing and executing projects.
  • Experience with project scoping, budgeting, supervising vendors, and managing deadlines.
  • Proficient time management and organizational skills, capable of handling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and prioritizing effectively.
  • Strong organizational abilities to keep track of information across all teams involved in the project.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to impending challenges.
  • Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English and Latvian.
  • Proficiency in presentation tools and Excel.

If that feels like ‘dat_me.gif’, start with a cover letter and CV humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Illustrator

Either you are a one-style or challenge-ready brush wizard, apply if your work shines through the universe of illustration. Ideally, your imagination and creative spirits lead the execution. You're a fluent collaborator and shine through individual design work too. Our team will appreciate your efforts to the finest details.

We expect you to:

  • Produce outstanding styleframes and designs for projects and pitches
  • Prioritize storytelling in illustration process
  • Excel in character and environment development
  • Communicate productively with creatives, project leads, producers and designers
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideas and storytelling

You have:

  • Good amount of illustrations to show us
  • Pleasure opening Illustrator or similar softwares
  • Clear communication skills for constructive feedback in English
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good eye for the latest trends
  • Illustrious Team-player symptoms

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Senior 3D animator

Ideally, you're a heavily experienced 3D animator who can take our creative vision and bring it to life within a beautiful range of styles and techniques. You give your unique twist to every story and fine tune motions for the narrative. You're a fluent collaborator and shine well on independent work too. Moreover, you enjoy leading the project when needed.


We expect you to:

  • Shape the story's unique character through variety of animation styles
  • Take care of rigging, 3D animatic, animation and direction of animation
  • Tackle the most challenging shots
  • Communicate constructively with creatives, project leads, producers and other animators
  • Respond skilfully to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideation
  • Explore new workflows, tools and efficiencies
  • Identify technical problems and be responsible for the solution
  • Self-direct

You have:

  • Comfort zone of C4D, Maya, Blender or similar
  • Reputable mileage animating in various styles and techniques
  • Clear communication skills on giving constructive feedback in English
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects even under the pressure
  • Sharp eye for latest trends
  • “Team player” badge
  • Open relationships with 3D workflow

Software knowledge matches one of these combos:

  • C4D + Octane or Redshift
  • Maya + Octane or Redshift
  • Blender + Octane or Redshif

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

Senior 2D Animator

Ideally, you're an experienced 2D Animator who can take our creative vision and bring it to life in a variety of styles and techniques. You give your unique twist to any story, and alter motion for the narrative. You're a fluent collaborator and shine doing independent work too. Moreover, you enjoy contributing to the creative process and are able to lead the projects when needed.


We expect you to:

  • Produce outstanding animation in a good range of visual styles
  • Communicate productively with other animators, leads, producers and directors
  • Efficiently respond to feedback and revisions
  • Contribute to creative ideas
  • Self-direct


You have:

  • Comfort zone of After Effects plus supporting softwares
  • Good mileage in animation in various styles and techniques
  • Natural skills in clear communication and constructive feedback in English
  • Multitasking skills for simultaneous projects
  • Good radar for the latest trends
  • “Team player of the year” diploma
  • No sense of humor

If that feels like 'dat_me.gif', start with a portfolio humblebrag: talent@panicstudio.tv!

If your skills lie in a different realm, don't be shy and say hi. Our binoculars are tuned in to see talent near and far. Know that your email won't just disappear in the black hole. Though, it might take us time to match your skills with the right project. Don't worry. Our AI-powered team is working hard on getting you on one.

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