Freelance Animator – YouTube 2D Video
Posted 7 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
United Kingdom
Summary: This role requires a freelance animator to create a 2D animated video for YouTube, using a pre-prepared script and voiceover. The animator will have creative freedom to develop the animation style while ensuring alignment with the audio. The final product should be engaging and visually appealing for a YouTube audience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate a complete 2D video based on the provided script and voiceover audio
- Collaborate with the client to understand the tone and message of the story
- Develop storyboards or animatics as needed to outline the animation flow
- Select and implement an appropriate animation style that enhances the narrative
- Ensure smooth transitions, timing, and synchronization with the voiceover
- Deliver the final video in a format suitable for YouTube upload
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation, preferably for YouTube or online content
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar)
- Strong storytelling and visual interpretation skills
- Ability to work independently and incorporate creative feedback
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
- Strong communication skills for remote collaboration
- Availability to complete a single project within agreed timelines
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role involves bringing a personal story to life through 2D animation for a YouTube video. The script and voiceover are already prepared, and you will be responsible for animating the entire video, ensuring the visuals align with the provided audio. The project offers creative freedom in terms of animation style and approach, making it ideal for an animator who enjoys interpreting scripts and adding their own artistic touch. The final animation should be engaging, visually appealing, and suitable for a YouTube audience.
Responsibilities
- Animate a complete 2D video based on the provided script and voiceover audio
- Collaborate with the client to understand the tone and message of the story
- Develop storyboards or animatics as needed to outline the animation flow
- Select and implement an appropriate animation style that enhances the narrative
- Ensure smooth transitions, timing, and synchronization with the voiceover
- Deliver the final video in a format suitable for YouTube upload
Skills And Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation, preferably for YouTube or online content
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar)
- Strong storytelling and visual interpretation skills
- Ability to work independently and incorporate creative feedback
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high-quality output
- Strong communication skills for remote collaboration
- Availability to complete a single project within agreed timelines
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