Boulder Media to expand Dublin studio
Boulder Media, which was acquired in 2016 by Hasbro, Inc, is adding several new animation positions to its operations in Dublin. To house the expanded team, Boulder Media will be relocating to a larger studio space in the summer.
The Studio, which currently employs a crew of 160, is significantly ramping up its hiring to support its growing production pipeline. Boulder Media is currently recruiting for positions in conceptual design, 2D and 3D animation, as well as animated CG feature film.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about the opportunities we can offer our crew,” said Robert Cullen, creative director, Boulder Media. “We’re bringing to life some of the world’s most famous and popular brands here in Dublin. It’s unique and very special both for our studio and the local industry.”
The Studio’s expansion will support a growing slate of entertainment around Hasbro brands such as Transformers, Littlest Pet Shop and Micronauts, as well as animated series on behalf of third-party clients. “At Hasbro, we are very fortunate to have an extraordinarily robust brand portfolio and we’re excited to be working with the team at Boulder to bring our brands to life through storytelling for more audiences through more platforms than ever before,” said Stephen Davis, executive vice president and chief content officer, Hasbro, Inc. “As we build our storytelling capabilities across TV, film, digital and social media, we’re looking to add talented, passionate, perpetually curious crew to our award-winning team of animators.”
Speaking about the announcement, Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Mary Mitchell O’Connor said: “This is a great announcement for Boulder Media and is an important next step for the Dublin operation in terms of the scope, scale and intensity of activity at the studio. This expansion will allow for future job growth and increase the numbers of films produced by this company. I wish all the team the very best at this exciting time for the company.”
