2D Animation Artist – Kids’ Pilot
Posted 2 weeks ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role seeks a skilled 2D animation artist to create a vibrant 3–5 minute pilot episode for a children's cartoon, transforming storyboards and character sheets into polished animation. The project features three adventurous kids, their dog, and a mystical wolf, with a visual style inspired by Cartoon Network and Netflix Kids. The animator will oversee the entire animation process, including character movements, backgrounds, and potential sound integration. The finished pilot will be used for a new YouTube channel and as a pitch for future series development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate a 3–5 minute pilot episode based on provided storyboards and character sheets
- Create expressive character movements and facial expressions
- Design and integrate colorful, engaging backgrounds
- Incorporate magical and adventurous visual elements
- Sync animation with sound and music if possible
- Deliver a polished, ready-to-publish video suitable for YouTube
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in 2D animation software (e.g., Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, TVPaint, or similar)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expressive character animation and storytelling
- Ability to work in a style suitable for children’s content (bright, adventurous, magical)
- Experience taking projects from storyboard to final animation
- Skills in background design and integration
- Sound editing or integration skills are a plus
- Reliable, communicative, and able to meet deadlines
- Open to feedback and collaborative iteration
- Availability for a single project with potential for future work
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role is for a talented 2D animation artist to bring a children’s cartoon pilot to life, transforming detailed storyboards and character sheets into a vibrant, polished 3–5 minute episode. The project centers on three adventurous kids, their loyal dog, and a mystical glowing wolf, with a visual style inspired by Cartoon Network and Netflix Kids—bright, expressive, and magical. The animator will be responsible for the full animation process, from initial movement and expressions to backgrounds and, if possible, sound integration. The finished pilot will serve as the launch content for a new YouTube channel and as a pitch for future series development.
Deliverables
- Animate a 3–5 minute pilot episode based on provided storyboards and character sheets
- Create expressive character movements and facial expressions
- Design and integrate colorful, engaging backgrounds
- Incorporate magical and adventurous visual elements
- Sync animation with sound and music if possible
- Deliver a polished, ready-to-publish video suitable for YouTube
Requirements
- Proficiency in 2D animation software (e.g., Toon Boom, Adobe Animate, TVPaint, or similar)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expressive character animation and storytelling
- Ability to work in a style suitable for children’s content (bright, adventurous, magical)
- Experience taking projects from storyboard to final animation
- Skills in background design and integration
- Sound editing or integration skills are a plus
- Reliable, communicative, and able to meet deadlines
- Open to feedback and collaborative iteration
- Availability for a single project with potential for future work
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