Freelance 2D Animator – Emotional Sketch
Posted 1 day ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role requires a freelance 2D animator to create a poignant hand-drawn animation that tells an emotional story centered around a gender-neutral character. The project emphasizes minimalist pencil sketch techniques to convey deep emotions and culminates in a powerful conclusion. The animator will work closely with the project owner to ensure the vision and emotional tone are captured effectively. This is an urgent, single-project engagement aimed at a personal creative endeavor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a 1-2 minute hand-drawn 2D animation in a pencil sketch style
- Translate a detailed narrative into compelling visual storytelling
- Design and animate a gender-neutral character and shadowy, faceless figures
- Convey emotion and symbolism through minimalist animation and subtle movement
- Implement soft camera movement and lighting to enhance mood and atmosphere
- Ensure the animation’s pacing is slow and cinematic, building to an emotional climax
- Collaborate closely with the project owner to capture the intended vision and emotional tone
- Deliver the final animation in a high-quality digital format suitable for sharing
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in 2D hand-drawn animation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating sketch-style work
- Ability to convey complex emotions and narrative through minimalist visual storytelling
- Experience with cinematic pacing, camera movement, and lighting in animation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create expressive character animation
- Familiarity with digital animation tools and software for hand-drawn workflows
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Availability for an urgent, single-project engagement
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role involves creating a poignant, hand-drawn 2D animation that tells a symbolic and emotional story. The project centers on a gender-neutral character in a sketchbook-style world, using minimalist pencil sketch techniques to convey deep emotion and narrative. The animation will depict the character’s journey as they share their inner light with others, gradually fading as they give more of themselves, culminating in a powerful and cinematic conclusion. The visual style should be slow, cinematic, and tear-inducing, with soft camera movement and lighting to enhance the emotional impact. This is a single, urgent project for a personal creative endeavor.
Responsibilities
- Develop a 1-2 minute hand-drawn 2D animation in a pencil sketch style
- Translate a detailed narrative into compelling visual storytelling
- Design and animate a gender-neutral character and shadowy, faceless figures
- Convey emotion and symbolism through minimalist animation and subtle movement
- Implement soft camera movement and lighting to enhance mood and atmosphere
- Ensure the animation’s pacing is slow and cinematic, building to an emotional climax
- Collaborate closely with the project owner to capture the intended vision and emotional tone
- Deliver the final animation in a high-quality digital format suitable for sharing
Skills And Requirements
- Proficiency in 2D hand-drawn animation, with a strong portfolio demonstrating sketch-style work
- Ability to convey complex emotions and narrative through minimalist visual storytelling
- Experience with cinematic pacing, camera movement, and lighting in animation
- Strong attention to detail and ability to create expressive character animation
- Familiarity with digital animation tools and software for hand-drawn workflows
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
- Availability for an urgent, single-project engagement
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