2D Animation

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a 2D Animator to collaborate with us on an upcoming animated video project.

This is a project-based / freelance contract, suitable for animators who are comfortable working from an established visual direction and bringing characters, environments and stories to life through animation.

Scope of Work

You will work with our creative team to:

• Animate 2D characters and environments based on provided storyboards and visual direction
• Create natural and expressive character movements, gestures and reactions
• Develop transitions and supporting animated elements where required
• Work with supplied illustrations/assets and prepare additional animation-ready assets when necessary
• Incorporate feedback and revisions throughout the production process
• Deliver organised working files and final animation according to the project's technical specifications

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone with:

• Strong understanding of 2D animation principles, timing, movement and storytelling
• Good sense of composition, pacing and visual humour
• Ability to animate characters with personality and expression
• Experience working with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Animate, Toon Boom, or equivalent 2D animation software
• Ability to follow an established art direction while maintaining consistency across scenes
• Good file organisation and ability to work independently within agreed deadlines
• Comfortable communicating and collaborating with a production/creative team

Experience with children's content, educational animation, explainer videos or character-driven storytelling would be an advantage.

Tell employers what skills you have

Freelance commissions
Digital Media
Creative Work
Collaboration
creating illustrations
Interactive Storytelling
Digital Video
Project Implementation
Character Animation
Production Support
Adobe Animate
Adobe After Effects
Video Editing
Adobe Photoshop
Technical Project Delivery
data understanding