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Of all the stories we've told, this is our favourite.
The Studio
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/ Behind The Line
We started The Line back in 2013. We were just six animators and artists renting a studio space in east London, freelancing, and making short films. We did this because we wanted to—nah, sod that, needed to—make the kind of animation we weren't seeing anywhere else. We learnt heaps, had so much fun, and laid the groundwork for what THE LINE is today: a fully functioning studio with a global reputation for making cool AF work for some of the biggest and coolest brands on the planet.
It was important that, as we grew, we didn’t lose sight of our own brand identity and what we believed set us apart—namely, developing our own projects. It gave The Line notoriety in a short space of time and helped us grow a loyal audience. We continued the tradition of backing ourselves and our ever-expanding team, showcasing new voices and rad projects rarely seen in our industry. Listen, if you aren’t prepared to back yourself, how the hell are you going to expect others to?
/ Behind The Line
Our
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/ Ideas
A great idea
We’ve realised that the projects that reach the furthest start with a top-notch idea—the kind you can riff on endlessly, sparking even more great ideas. They’re easy to talk about, they resonate, and they stick. We always look for that magic moment when ideas flow effortlessly from a single concept. When you wrap that banger of an idea in some crazy art direction and the illest animation, you’re gonna have a project that’s sweeter than SunnyD.
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/ The Director
A Visionary Director
We don't direct anything by committee at THE LINE. We believe in the power of a visionary director—a singular voice who can take a concept and elevate it to the next level. That doesn't mean they're on their own—not by a long shot. They have daily access to a highly experienced team of artists and creators, who serve as an invaluable sounding board and are fully invested in every project's success. In the end, it's up to the director to cherry-pick the ideas that best serve the project, ensuring a strong, cohesive vision.
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/ Team
A Hand-picked Team
We always hand-pick the crew specifically for each project. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Whoever and whatever the project requires, we’ll make sure it gets it. We have a massive list of collaborators and friendships with the best in the game. And we take fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuull advantage when crewing for a project. That’s the secret spice and why our projects are muy caliente.
/ The Brandmark
The Line logo is a stamp of excellence. Our goal is to elevate everything it touches. Whether it be a hype-film, art-book, or game, If it says The Line on it, it's gotta bang!
/ The Mark of Quality
The Brandmark
/ Great people / great time / great work
The Squad
● Director & Art Director / Bjorn-Erik Aschim ● Director & Managing Director / James Duveen ● Director / Wesley Louis ● Director & Executive Creative Director / Tim McCourt ● Director / Max Taylor ● Managing Director / Laura Breaden ● Executive Producer / Tania Jones ● Finance Manager / Kieran Johnson ● Head of Production / Hanae Seida ● Head of Production / Nick Miller ● Head of Development / Lisa A. Smith ● Head of Operations / Anna Degenaar ● Head of CG / Pete Addington ● Head of Compositing / Freddie Lewis-Wall ● Head of Art / Juan Antonio Crespo ● Senior Producer / Eva Dahlqvist ● Junior Compositor & Graphic Designer / Natasha Z Francis ● Production Manager / Denise Cirone ● Junior Marketing Manager / Ella Johnston ● Director & Senior Art Director / Antoine Perez ● Background & Concept Designer / Eido Hayashi ● Producer / Katerina Grecova ● Senior Production Manager & Junior Producer / Maca Gaset ● Senior Producer / Adriana Piasek-Wanski ● Talent & Scheduling Coordinator / Jesus Ovejero ● Junior Production Manager / Michaela Dede ● Director / JuanPe Arroyo ● Director & Storyboard Artist / Louve Karnas ● Director & Lead Animator / Venla Linna ● Mid-level Compositor / Skye van der Walt ● Development Production Assistant / Tabitha Kearney ● Production Coordinator / Viktoria V Milcheva ● Studio Coordinator / Sophia Bethany Owen-Moulding ● IT Support / Rob Riley / Gal Consulting ● Pypeline Developer / Ynput ● Chief Welcoming Officer / Ru
Opportunities
If you're vibing with what we’re saying, and you’re thinking to yourself, “man, I'd love to work there!” then get in touch and apply!