Production Specialist

Toon Boom Animation

Production Specialist at Toon Boom bridging studios, education, and government programs in Japan. Collaborating with teams to enhance 2D animation production workflows using Toon Boom tools.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • 🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 2D animation production, particularly with Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro, while effectively integrating these tools into Japanese animation pipelines. Proficient in training and aligning educational programs with industry standards, showcasing strong cross-cultural communication and presentation skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Toon Boom HarmonyStoryboard ProJapanese FluencyCut-Out/Rig-Based Animation WorkflowsProduction Coordination

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Hard Skills

2D Animation ProductionAnimation WorkflowsTechnical DirectionRiggingDemo Asset Development

Soft Skills

Cross-Cultural CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationProblem SolvingSelf-Motivation

Tools & Technologies

Toon Boom Tools

Industry Keywords

Japanese Studio PracticesAnime Production StylesEducation ProgramsClient SolutionsPilot and Production Phases

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and execute POCs with studios, integrating Toon Boom tools into Japanese pipelines.
Develop localized demo assets and documentation.
Provide on-site support during pilot and production phases.
Serve as the technical reference at events and workshops, such as the Japan Production Summit.
Train educators and align school curricula with industry workflows.
Collaborate with sales on client solutions, renewals, and demo delivery.
Liaise with education programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in 2D animation production with Toon Boom Harmony and Storyboard Pro.
Native Japanese fluency and Business English proficiency.
Strong understanding of cut-out/rig-based animation workflows (Western workflows).
Excellent presentation and cross-cultural communication skills.
Preferred experience as a Production Coordinator, Technical Director, or Rigging Lead.
Deep knowledge of Japanese studio practices and anime production styles.
Experience mentoring or teaching digital animation is a significant plus.
Collaborative, self-motivated, and culturally fluent.
Problem solver thriving in hybrid creative-technical roles.
Passionate about modernizing Japan’s animation workflows.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous Time Off: Enjoy a holiday break between Christmas and New Year, and start with 3 weeks of vacation per year.
Personal and Sick Days: Take care of yourself with 10 personal and sick days per year.
Work Flexibility: Benefit from a hybrid work model with flexible hours that fit your lifestyle.