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Major Productions coming Troy’s way!

Posted: January 29, 2026 in Film, Filming, Job Opportunities, media, post-production, Technology, Television
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Troy Studios, Limerick City.

Story via Limerick’s Live 95fm

Thursday, 29 January 2026 11:00

By Live95 News Team

The news was announced this morning.  

BiggerStage has announced a multimillion-euro agreement with Hackman Capital Partners’ Troy Studios and The MBS Group to create a global unscripted production hub at its world-class production facility in Limerick.

Troy Studios, Ireland’s largest and most modern studio facility, spans 26 acres, including four sound stages totalling 100,000 sq. ft (9,290 sq m) with an overall footprint of 350,000 sq. ft (32,516 sq m).

Under the multi-year deal, both parties will invest to attract major international television formats to Limerick, with BiggerStage producing projects on the ground while supporting extensive training and skills development.

In addition, Troy Studios will be a home for original IP development – a destination where the next wave of global hit programmes can be piloted at scale with unrivalled efficiency. The facility will host a number of pilot projects for major international partners in 2026, alongside BiggerStage’s expanding original slate.

Ireland has seen substantial growth in international TV production over the past three years, supporting dozens of SMEs and creating hundreds of skilled jobs. Since its 2021 inception, BiggerStage has produced over 250 hours of primetime programming in Ireland, including The Floor, Next Level Chef, Beat Shazam, Name That Tune, and Don’t Forget The Lyrics. Central to BiggerStage’s success is a cost-effective EU-based production model with a common travel area with the UK.

Speaking from the Prime Time production conference in Canada Pat Kiely, CEO & Founder of BiggerStage, said: “We are truly entering a golden age for the television industry in Ireland. Europe’s first unscripted tax credit will help Ireland compete more effectively on the world stage to become the home of global formats, the fastest-growing area of  television production. This investment in Troy Studio will allow us offer a world class base for international production. Irish crews are renowned as the best in the business and we look forward to creating a sustainable centre of excellence in Limerick, surrounded by great infrastructure, expanding centres of learning and a brilliant hospitality industry. Ireland’s creative industry is on a real high; never has there been a better time to expand our global offering and drive more investment in jobs, training, development and infrastructure.

Also speaking from the Prime Time production conference in Canada, Patrick O’Donovan, Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport said “This announcement is yet another strong signal that Ireland is open, competitive and ambitious when it comes to investment in the creative services sector. The creation of a global hub for unscripted production at Troy Studios will not only attract major international players to Limerick, it illustrates how Ireland has the infrastructure, talent, creativity and production expertise to lead in this space.”

Jason Hariton, Chief Studio and Real Estate Officer at MBS Group added: “We look forward to continuing our work with the BiggerStage team to ensure they have the technical equipment and resources required to continue their leading role in the growth and success of Ireland’s vibrant screen industry.”

Elaine Geraghty, Managing Director Troy Studios, said, “The new deal firmly positions Limerick and Ireland at the forefront of global television production, supported by the unique advantages presented by Ireland’s unscripted tax credit. Together, we are dedicated to building a global production hub that will benefit the creative sector, generate employment, and deliver outstanding original content for audiences worldwide.”

Alastair Boucaut, EVP Global Studio Platform, Hackman Capital Partners, said, “We are thrilled and delighted that BiggerStage has made a long-term commitment to Troy Studios. Our facility was built to welcome bold and innovative companies like BiggerStage that have proven international production success. This collaboration will bring exciting projects to Ireland and strengthen the country’s creative industry.” 

Job Opportunities on a New Animated Series with Magpie 6 Media

Posted: April 10, 2021 in Job Opportunities
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The Wee Littles – Magpie 6 Media

Magpie 6 Media in Ennisare currently recruiting for their new animated RTÉjr series. The project has a 12 month schedule and they are looking to fill the following roles:

Production Manager, Production Assistant/Coordinator Trainee, Art Director, Art Department Designer, Art Department Designer Trainee, Experienced Lead Compositor, Experienced Compositor, Compositing Juniors, Offline Animation Editor, Junior Animators, Harmony Riggers, Assistant Stop Motion Set / Prop Builder.

To Apply:
Please read the job requirements below and then email your cover letter and CV to: careers@magpie6media.com , stating in the subject line which role you are applying for.

Please address any queries directly to Magpie 6 Media.

Roles:

Production Manager

An experienced Production Manager with the following requirements:

  • Be able to work at the studio location in Ennis.
  • Be very knowledgeable in all aspects of the film production pipeline. Knowledge of the animation pipeline is preferable.
  • Responsible of keeping track of projects and assisting in the daily production tasks and ensure the production schedules/quotas are met.
  • Ability to handle approvals from various stakeholders and work as a team with the directors and producers.
  • Using Kitsu Tracking system, familiarity would be great but not essential. Knowledge of asset naming conventions and how to apply them is essential.
  • Have clear, concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be highly organised and have the ability to plan, organize, and administer a complex production with multiple people.
  • Have excellent team working and communication skills.
     

Production Assistant/Coordinator Trainee

A Production Assistant/Coordinator Trainee who will:

  • Be organised, methodical, numerical, and able to multi-task.
  • Be solution orientated, highly motivated and adaptable.
  • Have excellent time management and organisational skills.
  • Have excellent team working and communication skills.
  • Have a recent third level qualification – this is likely to be in Industrial 
  • Will be working directly under the production Manager. 
  • Work closely with the creative team and monitoring progress of the production.
  • Learning asset management via the Kitsu tracking systems. Learning naming conventions, apply them, and ensure adherence from the creative team.
  • Full time position, in house and must reside within 45km of Ennis (proof of residency is required).

Art Director

A highly skilled Art Director with the following requirements:

  • Proficient in Photoshop. Must be able to work  within the established design style of photo collage/2D Hybrid.
  • Must have 5+ year’s art direction leadership experience in the animation industry.
  • Have an online Portfolio for review.
  • Required to have an intimate understanding of relationships between Photoshop design, After Effects Compositing, Character Design, and a knowledge of 3D is a plus but not essential.
  • Must be able to incorporate PreVis and layout.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with design team, and other departments such as Compositing, Directors and producers.
  • Must be able to handle production schedule including approvals and maintain high quality assets.
     

Art Department Designer

An Art Dept Designer who is: 

  • Proficient in Photoshop. Must be able to work within the established design style of photo collage/2D Hybrid.
  • Must have experience in the animation industry.
  • Have an online Portfolio for review. 
  • Character design and colourist skills are a plus.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with design team, and follow directions from the department head.
  • Must be able to handle TV production schedule. 
  • Preferred to work in house but will consider remote designers.


Art Department Designer Trainee

An Art Director Designer Trainee with:

  • Good knowledge of Photoshop. 
  • Experience in the animation industry is a plus.
  • Have an online Portfolio for review. 
  • Be able to communicate effectively with design team, and follow directions from the department head.
  • Preferred to work in house but will consider remote designers.
  • Full time position, in house and must reside within 45km of Ennis (proof of residency is required).

Experienced Lead Compositor

An experienced Lead Compositor with the following requirements.

  • Must be proficient in After Affects and have a strong online portfolio.
  • Must have a strong ability to lead an in house team.
  • Must be able to work full time in house.
  • Highly organised and methodical.
  • Experience in ToonBoom Harmony and Stop Motion animation is a plus.
     

Experienced Compositor 

An experienced Compositor with the following requirements.

  • Must be proficient in After Affects and have a strong online portfolio.
  • Must be able to work independently and with an in house team.
  • Must be able to work full time in house.
  • Highly organised and systematic.
  • Experience in ToonBoom Harmony and Stop Motion animation is a plus.

Compositing Juniors

A Junior Compositors with the following requirements

  • Knowledge of animation is a plus. Must be able to take direction and work as a team.
  • Must have strong organisational skills.
  • Be able to keep up with TV production pipelines.
  • Work full time in house within a 45km radius from Ennis (Proof of residency is required).


Offline Animation Editor

An experienced Animation Editor with the following requirements:

  • Prefer to Have an Editor with TV Animation pipeline experience.
  • Fulltime position, in house.
  • Be responsible for maintaining technical requirements for all deliveries to post production.
  • Developing and creating animation animatics with the directors, ability to follow scripts, and boards, and revision notes.
  • Adding temp sound effects, dialogue, and music to animatcs, and adding final dialogue clips.
  • Maintaining offline assemblies with current assets.
  • Being responsible for communications between all departments.
  • Must have impeccable organizational skills.
  • Must have an online portfolio for review.



Junior Animators

Junior animators with the following requirements:

  • Work with the animation supervisor preparing ToonBoom animation files. 
  • Must be able to follow direction, naming conventions, and tracking system.
  • Knowledge of ToomBoom Harmony is required.
  • Ability to follow review notes and communicates effectively with the animation supervisor.
  • Meet production quotas and be highly organised.
  • Assist animation department per supervisor’s instructions.
  • Able to work in-house and reside within 45km of Ennis (proof of residency is required).
  • Experience on a TV animation pipeline is a plus. 
  • Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
     

Harmony Riggers

Harmony Riggers with the following requirements:

  • Highly experienced and have the ability to handle complex rigs.
  • Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.
  • Must be able to follow sample rigs provided by the Lead Rigger.
  • Must be able to comfortably follow direction.
  • Meet production quotas and be highly organised.
  • Must be able to work independently and with a team.  
  • Will have the option to work remotely preferably within Ireland.

Assistant Stop Motion Set/Prop Builder

A stop motion set/prop builder who has:

  • Experience with stop-motion is a plus, but we will consider creative talented individuals.
  • Prop making, Set building, Foam carving, and some light carpentry.
  • Online portfolio required with samples of craftsmanship and miniatures.
  • Required to work in house and reside within 45km radius of Ennis.

To Apply: please email your cover letter and CV to: careers@magpie6media.com
Please state in the subject line which role you are applying for.