2D Animator - Freelance
Posted 7 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role seeks a freelance 2D animator to create a short animated video based on a poetry collection for YouTube. The animator will work with provided scripts to produce minimalist and expressive animations that enhance the spoken poetry's rhythm and mood. There is potential for ongoing collaboration on future projects if the initial video is successful.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create a short animated video based on a poem using provided scripts.
- Develop minimalist and expressive animations that complement the spoken poetry.
- Ensure animations are optimized for YouTube and social media platforms.
- Communicate reliably and deliver work within agreed timelines.
- Collaborate on potential future projects following the successful completion of the first video.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation with a strong portfolio.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe Animate, After Effects, or Toon Boom.
- Ability to translate written scripts into engaging visual sequences.
- Strong storytelling sense with emphasis on pacing and mood.
- Creative and adaptable to work within provided scripts and artistic direction.
- Reliable communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role is for a freelance 2D animator to bring a poetry collection to life through simple, thoughtful animations designed for YouTube. The project involves creating a short animated video based on a poem, with clear line-by-line scripts provided to guide the visuals. The desired style is minimalist and expressive, similar to the animations seen in School of Life videos, with a focus on complementing the rhythm and mood of the spoken poetry. While the initial engagement is for a single video, there is potential for ongoing collaboration on future projects if the first piece is successful.
Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation with a portfolio showcasing simple, clear, and expressive animated work.
- Proficiency in animation software such as Adobe Animate, After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar tools.
- Ability to translate written scripts into engaging, emotionally resonant visual sequences.
- Strong storytelling sense, with an emphasis on pacing and mood to align with poetry.
- Skilled in delivering animations optimized for YouTube and social media platforms.
- Creative but adaptable, able to work within provided scripts and artistic direction.
- Reliable communication and ability to deliver within agreed timelines.
- Availability for potential future projects following successful completion of the first video.
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