Freelance Animator
Posted 1 week ago by Twine
Negotiable
Undetermined
Remote
United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Freelance Animator involves bringing three existing brand characters to life through illustration and animation for social media platforms, particularly Instagram Reels and TikTok. The animator will work with distinct character forms that embody the brand's dark and outlandish identity, utilizing AI-generated images as references. This is a remote, project-based position with the possibility of ongoing collaboration based on performance. An immediate start is preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
- Illustrate and animate three brand characters for social media use.
- Develop characters that reflect the brand’s identity in various forms.
- Produce engaging animations suitable for platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok.
- Work with provided AI-generated draft images and reference materials.
- Ensure consistency in visual style and character expression.
- Communicate effectively and respond to feedback throughout the project.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in illustration and animation for branding or character development.
- Ability to work within an established visual identity.
- Experience creating animated content for social media platforms.
- Creative approach with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Availability for immediate start on a 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
About the Role
An illustrator and animator is required to bring three existing brand characters to life through consistent illustration and animation for use across social media platforms, including Instagram Reels and TikTok. Each character has three distinct forms—buff, fat, tactical, and funny—and should reflect the brand’s dark, gritty, and outlandish identity. Access to AI-generated draft images and reference files will be provided to guide the required visual style. The role involves further developing these characters and producing engaging animations that align with the brand’s vision. This is a remote, project-based assignment with the potential for ongoing collaboration based on results. Immediate start is preferred.
Requirements
- Proven experience in illustration and animation for branding or character development
- Ability to work within an established visual identity, delivering consistent, stylized artwork
- Comfortable working with reference materials and AI-generated draft images
- Experience creating animated content suitable for social media platforms like Instagram Reels and TikTok
- Creative approach with attention to detail and character expression
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback
- Availability to start as soon as possible for a single project with potential future work
- Open to remote collaboration
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