2D Animator – Character Animation
Posted 1 week ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of 2D Animator involves bringing the children's character Star Sheep to life for a beginner YouTube channel through animation. The animator will work with provided assets and storyboards to create engaging content that resonates with young viewers. Collaboration and creative input are essential to ensure the character's personality is effectively conveyed through motion. The position requires a strong understanding of animation techniques and the ability to adapt assets for software compatibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate Star Sheep using supplied assets and backgrounds, ensuring smooth and expressive character motion
- Adjust and prepare assets as needed for animation software compatibility
- Follow a detailed storyboard to deliver clear, engaging sequences
- Implement simple loops and expressive timing suitable for children’s content
- Collaborate on creative direction and incorporate feedback and revisions promptly
- Communicate progress and share work-in-progress for review
- Ensure final animations are optimized for YouTube delivery
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation, especially for children’s or whimsical content
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar)
- Strong understanding of character motion, timing, and expressive animation
- Ability to adapt and prepare assets for animation workflows
- Excellent communication skills and openness to creative feedback
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating relevant work with cute or kid-friendly characters
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet project deadlines
- Experience with YouTube content or online video delivery is a plus
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join a creative project to bring a charming children’s character, Star Sheep, to life for a beginner YouTube channel. You will animate provided character assets and backgrounds, following a clear storyboard to produce engaging, kid-friendly content. The role requires adapting assets for animation software compatibility and collaborating closely to ensure the character’s personality shines through expressive motion and timing. Your creative input is valued, and you’ll play a key part in making Star Sheep an appealing presence for young viewers.
Responsibilities
- Animate Star Sheep using supplied assets and backgrounds, ensuring smooth and expressive character motion
- Adjust and prepare assets as needed for animation software compatibility
- Follow a detailed storyboard to deliver clear, engaging sequences
- Implement simple loops and expressive timing suitable for children’s content
- Collaborate on creative direction and incorporate feedback and revisions promptly
- Communicate progress and share work-in-progress for review
- Ensure final animations are optimized for YouTube delivery
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation, especially for children’s or whimsical content
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, Toon Boom Harmony, or similar)
- Strong understanding of character motion, timing, and expressive animation
- Ability to adapt and prepare assets for animation workflows
- Excellent communication skills and openness to creative feedback
- Portfolio or reel demonstrating relevant work with cute or kid-friendly characters
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet project deadlines
- Experience with YouTube content or online video delivery is a plus
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