2D Animation Specialist
Posted 3 days ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: A 2D Animator is sought to create engaging cartoon football animations for YouTube Shorts, focusing on character development, scene design, and storytelling. The role requires creativity and a passion for football to connect with the target audience effectively. This is a freelance remote position with potential for ongoing work based on initial video success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create original 2D cartoon football animations for YouTube Shorts
- Design characters and environments in a style that is fun and visually appealing
- Animate short clips (around 40 seconds) that capture humor and storytelling relevant to football culture
- Adapt creative ideas into engaging narratives suitable for a short-form format
- Collaborate on refining themes, ensuring animations resonate with football fans
- Deliver high-quality video outputs optimized for YouTube
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in 2D animation with a portfolio showcasing cartoon or humorous styles
- Strong storytelling ability with a sense of timing and comedic pacing
- Proficiency in animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, After Effects, Toon Boom, or equivalent)
- Ability to design characters and backgrounds from concept to final render
- Enthusiasm for football, with an understanding of its culture, humor, and fan engagement
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines for short-format content
- Remote working capability with reliable communication and file delivery
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: remote
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
A 2D Animator is needed to produce entertaining cartoon football animations tailored for YouTube Shorts. The role involves developing characters, designing scenes, and animating short-form stories that are engaging, humorous, and appealing to football fans. Candidates should have strong storytelling skills, creative flair, and a genuine enthusiasm for football to ensure the content resonates with the target audience. This is a freelance remote role, with the opportunity for ongoing work based on the success of initial videos.
- Create original 2D cartoon football animations for YouTube Shorts
- Design characters and environments in a style that is fun and visually appealing
- Animate short clips (around 40 seconds) that capture humor and storytelling relevant to football culture
- Adapt creative ideas into engaging narratives suitable for a short-form format
- Collaborate on refining themes, ensuring animations resonate with football fans
- Deliver high-quality video outputs optimized for YouTube
Skills and Requirements
- Proven experience in 2D animation with a portfolio showcasing cartoon or humorous styles
- Strong storytelling ability with a sense of timing and comedic pacing
- Proficiency in animation software (e.g., Adobe Animate, After Effects, Toon Boom, or equivalent)
- Ability to design characters and backgrounds from concept to final render
- Enthusiasm for football, with an understanding of its culture, humor, and fan engagement
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines for short-format content
- Remote working capability with reliable communication and file delivery
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