2D Animator – YouTube Shorts Rigging
Posted 1 day ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of 2D Animator for YouTube Shorts Rigging involves creating fast-paced, comedic animations through a modular animation system. The animator will design and rig reusable cartoon body systems, outfits, and backgrounds, focusing on exaggerated and visually engaging styles. The initial deliverable is a set of reusable assets within one week, with opportunities for ongoing collaboration on future projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and rig modular 2D cartoon body systems suitable for rapid animation workflows
- Create expressive facial rigs and modular outfits for character variety
- Develop reusable backgrounds and props to support a range of scenarios
- Ensure the animation style is exaggerated, comedic, and visually engaging
- Adapt rigs to accommodate different recognizable faces on common body rigs
- Deliver initial asset setup within a tight one-week deadline
- Collaborate on ongoing modular asset production for future content
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in 2D animation and rigging, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work
- Experience with modular character design and reusable asset creation
- Ability to produce expressive, exaggerated, and comedic animation styles
- Familiarity with internet and YouTube Shorts animation trends
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain visual consistency
- Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and delivering high-quality assets quickly
- Availability for potential long-term collaboration on future projects
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Join an exciting project focused on creating fast-paced, comedic YouTube Shorts animations. This role centers on developing a modular animation system that enables rapid production of expressive, internet-style cartoon content. You will design and rig reusable cartoon body systems, modular outfits, and backgrounds, ensuring flexibility for a variety of characters, including celebrities, politicians, and historical figures. The animation style should be visually engaging, exaggerated, and comedic, maintaining a consistent look across all videos. The initial task is to deliver a set of reusable assets within a one-week timeframe, with the potential for ongoing asset production for future projects.
Responsibilities
- Design and rig modular 2D cartoon body systems suitable for rapid animation workflows
- Create expressive facial rigs and modular outfits for character variety
- Develop reusable backgrounds and props to support a range of scenarios
- Ensure the animation style is exaggerated, comedic, and visually engaging
- Adapt rigs to accommodate different recognizable faces on common body rigs
- Deliver initial asset setup within a tight one-week deadline
- Collaborate on ongoing modular asset production for future content
Skills And Requirements
- Proficiency in 2D animation and rigging, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant work
- Experience with modular character design and reusable asset creation
- Ability to produce expressive, exaggerated, and comedic animation styles
- Familiarity with internet and YouTube Shorts animation trends
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain visual consistency
- Excellent time management skills to meet tight deadlines
- Comfortable working independently and delivering high-quality assets quickly
- Availability for potential long-term collaboration on future projects
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