2D Animator – Anime Trailer
Posted 5 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The role involves creating a visually captivating 30-second animated trailer for the HOLOHUNT: Relics of Holora universe, blending anime-inspired storytelling with collectible trading-card themes. The animator will work with provided assets and a storyboard to produce a high-quality MP4 video, ensuring effective communication and collaboration throughout the project. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in 2D animation and proficiency in relevant software. This position offers potential for future collaboration based on project success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce a 30-second animated trailer in anime-inspired style, emphasizing fluid motion, elemental effects, and parallax graphics.
- Integrate provided character art, logo assets, and storyboard direction into the animation.
- Deliver a polished MP4 video (16:9, 1080p+) suitable for social media and web launch.
- Provide the project source file compatible with After Effects, Blender, or similar software.
- Collaborate on feedback and revisions to ensure alignment with the vision.
- Communicate progress and timelines clearly throughout the project.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation, with a strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing anime or fantasy-inspired work.
- Proficiency in After Effects, Blender, or equivalent animation software.
- Ability to create dynamic, fluid motion and visually engaging effects.
- Experience with parallax and light motion graphics is a plus.
- Strong sense of timing, pacing, and visual storytelling.
- Reliable communication and ability to meet agreed deadlines.
- Comfortable working with provided assets and adapting to creative direction.
- Availability for a single project with potential for future collaboration.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join an exciting project to create a visually captivating 30-second animated trailer introducing the HOLOHUNT: Relics of Holora universe. This fantasy adventure blends anime-inspired storytelling with collectible trading-card themes, aiming to engage audiences on social media and website platforms. The trailer will showcase elemental Summoners and dynamic visuals, drawing inspiration from Pokémon intros and cinematic anime trailers. You will work with provided character concept art, logo assets, and a storyboard draft, with optional voiceover and music support. The final deliverable should be a high-quality MP4 (16:9, 1080p+) and a compatible source file for After Effects, Blender, or similar. The ideal candidate is creative, reliable, and communicates effectively throughout the process, ensuring the animation captures the energy and mystique of the animation.
Deliverables
- Produce a 30-second animated trailer in anime-inspired style, emphasizing fluid motion, elemental effects, and parallax graphics
- Integrate provided character art, logo assets, and storyboard direction into the animation
- Deliver a polished MP4 video (16:9, 1080p+) suitable for social media and web launch
- Provide the project source file compatible with After Effects, Blender, or similar software
- Collaborate on feedback and revisions to ensure alignment with the vision
- Communicate progress and timelines clearly throughout the project
Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation, with a strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing anime or fantasy-inspired work
- Proficiency in After Effects, Blender, or equivalent animation software
- Ability to create dynamic, fluid motion and visually engaging effects
- Experience with parallax and light motion graphics is a plus
- Strong sense of timing, pacing, and visual storytelling
- Reliable communication and ability to meet agreed deadlines
- Comfortable working with provided assets and adapting to creative direction
- Availability for a single project with potential for future collaboration
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