Graduate Animation Assistant
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£33,400
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2142 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £33,400, and Moonbug Entertainment Limited is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers Most likely code | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 | £33,400 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
ABOUT MOONBUG ENTERTAINMENT:
Moonbug Entertainment is an award-winning global entertainment company behind some of the most popular kids’ titles in the world. Moonbug’s line-up includes global sensations CoComelon, Blippi, Little Angel, Little Baby Bum, Oddbods, Morphle, Gecko’s Garage, Supa Strikas, ARPO and many more. Moonbug’s shows are currently available in 32 languages and feature on more than 200 platforms globally, including YouTube, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Sky, Super RTL, BBC, Vodafone, Tencent, Youku and many others. The company’s portfolio currently stands at 29 IPs and 100+ brand partners.
Moonbug is a subsidiary of Candle Media, an independent, creator-friendly home for cutting-edge, high-quality, category-defining brands and franchises. By bringing together elite talent operating at the intersection of content, community, and commerce, it helps to position leading entertainment businesses for accelerated, sustainable growth in the current market and beyond. Candle is run by its Co-Chairmen and Co-CEOs, leading entertainment executives Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs, and backed by investment capital from funds managed by Blackstone’s flagship private equity business.
The Role:
We are looking for an ambitious, tech-forward Animation Enthusiast to join our forward-thinking production team in London.
The animation landscape is evolving faster than ever, and at Moonbug, we are constantly testing next-generation workflows to empower our creative teams. In this role, you will play a hands-on part in researching, testing, and implementing cutting-edge visual tools, automation techniques, and modern digital pipelines. Working closely with animators, visual effects artists, and technical directors, you will help bridge the gap between creative storytelling and emerging technology ensuring our studio stays at the forefront of digital production.
What You’ll Do:
- Support Emerging Workflows: Assist in testing and implementing novel digital tools, pipeline enhancements, and automated processes to optimize production efficiency.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Moonbug Entertainment Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Graphic and multimedia designers (SOC 2142) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~50k in sample- Middle half £28,860–41,912
- Median £33,800
- Minimum £41,700
- Going rate £33,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Moonbug Entertainment Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2142 going rate of £33,400. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.