2D Animation Specialist – Freelance
Posted 7 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: This role is for a freelance 2D Animation Specialist tasked with creating a high-quality 2D commercial for broadcast television to support a non-profit organization's outreach efforts. The position requires expertise in 2D and video animation, with responsibilities including collaboration with stakeholders and providing guidance on project timelines. The role is project-based, with potential for future assignments based on performance. The candidate must be able to work independently and remotely, managing deadlines effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Animate a high-quality 2D commercial suitable for TV broadcast
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project goals and requirements
- Provide input on animation style, pacing, and visual storytelling
- Guide the project through planning, research, and execution phases
- Deliver final animation files in required formats and specifications
- Offer professional advice on timelines and production workflow
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation and video animation for broadcast or digital media
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar)
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, timing, and composition
- Ability to work remotely and manage project deadlines independently
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with production teams
- Experience estimating project timelines and providing production guidance
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant 2D animation work
- Availability for a single project with potential for future work
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
This role involves animating a 2D commercial for broadcast television, supporting a non-profit organization’s outreach efforts. The project is ideal for a freelance animation professional with a strong background in 2D and video animation, who can work independently and remotely. You will collaborate with the media buyer and production manager, providing expert guidance on project timelines and best practices. The position is project-based, with the potential for future assignments depending on performance and project outcomes.
Deliverables
- Animate a high-quality 2D commercial suitable for TV broadcast
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project goals and requirements
- Provide input on animation style, pacing, and visual storytelling
- Guide the project through planning, research, and execution phases
- Deliver final animation files in required formats and specifications
- Offer professional advice on timelines and production workflow
Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation and video animation for broadcast or digital media
- Proficiency with industry-standard animation software (e.g., Adobe After Effects, Toon Boom, or similar)
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling, timing, and composition
- Ability to work remotely and manage project deadlines independently
- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with production teams
- Experience estimating project timelines and providing production guidance
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant 2D animation work
- Availability for a single project with potential for future work
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